flash point
noun
Also the lowest temperature at which a liquid in a specified apparatus will give off sufficient vapor to ignite momentarily on application of a flame.
flashpoint
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a variation of
flash point.
Example Sentences
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A recent flashpoint was the decision by EU officials in June to host a Taliban foreign ministry delegation in Brussels for the first time since the Taliban returned to power.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
It become a flashpoint on the show and sparked debate among viewers.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The illegal transporting of advanced AI hardware into restricted markets has become an international security flashpoint as nations battle for computing supremacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The death has renewed scrutiny of the century-old industry, which has long been a flashpoint in New York politics.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
His stronghold is the Chapare region in central Bolivia, which is now a potential flashpoint.
From Barron's ● Jun. 20, 2026
