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
Ceuta, along with the nearby Spanish enclave of Melilla, forms the European Union’s only land border with Africa, making it a longstanding flashpoint in debates over migration.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
It become a flashpoint on the show and sparked debate among viewers.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The immediate flashpoint for further violence is likely to remain San’a airport, which holds symbolic value for both sides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
With both resorts planned near a key breeding site for migratory birds -- including hundreds of flamingos -- the developments have become a flashpoint for frustrations over perceived corruption in the country.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
