flashpoint

Langue: fr

🇺🇸 /ˈflæˌʃpɔɪnt/

📖 Définitions

noun
Température minimale pour former un mélange inflammable; Lieu ou situation de grande tension ou conflit

EN: The lowest temperature at which a volatile liquid gives off vapor sufficient to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface of the liquid.; A place or situation where there is great tension or conflict, often leading to violence or crisis.

💬 Exemples

The fuel has a low flashpoint, making it highly dangerous to store.

Le carburant a un point d'éclair bas, ce qui le rend très dangereux à stocker.
The nuclear dossier remains a critical flashpoint in international security.

Le dossier nucléaire reste un point critique dans la sécurité internationale.