Flash point,

Definition of Flash point:

1. Temperature at and above which a liquid gives off enough flammable vapor to form a mixture with air that can be ignited by contact with a hot surface, spark, or flame. Lower the flash point, greater the fire hazard. Common test methods of determining flash point include Pensky-Marten Closed Tester (ASTM D93-79), Setaflash Closed Tester (ASTM D3278-78), and Tag Closed Tester (ASTM D56-79). Since each test method may yield a different reading, the test method employed is usually indicated when a liquids flash point is given in a material safety data sheet (MSDS) or in technical documents. Flash point should not be confused with auto-ignition point temperature at which combustion occurs spontaneously, without an external source of ignition.

How to use Flash point in a sentence?

1. The flash point was reached in our research and development lab. The scientists demonstrated exactly what was requested by them from the Vice President.
2. In science class we were going to learn about flash point and it made me agitated because I found science to be boring.
3. When working with hazardous materials you must be sure to keep everything in a safe setting to avoid the flash point .