flash point Meaning & Definition
/ˈflæʃ ˌpɔɪnt/
What Does Flash Point Mean?
As a noun, flash point means The lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in air near the surface of the liquid. It is also used to mean A hotspot; a dangerous place of violent political unrest.
Word Facts for Flash Point
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈflæʃ ˌpɔɪnt// |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | flash points |
Flash Point Definition (Noun)
- The lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in air near the surface of the liquid.
- A hotspot; a dangerous place of violent political unrest.
- The critical stage in some process, event, or situation at which action, change, or violence occurs
The attack could prove the flashpoint for war.
Synonyms of Flash Point
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Flash point synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Flash Point
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Flash Point in a Sentence
The attack could prove the flashpoint for war.
Word Forms & Grammar
flash point (plural flash points)
How Do You Say Flash Point?
Flash point is pronounced //ˈflæʃ ˌpɔɪnt// and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (/flæʃ).