flashing point

American  

noun

Physical Chemistry.

1. flash point.

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Etymology

Origin of flashing point

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The burning point of an oil is from ten to fifty degrees Fahrenheit higher than the flashing point.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 288, July 9, 1881 by Various

One per cent. of naphtha will lower the flashing point of an oil ten degrees without materially affecting the burning test.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 288, July 9, 1881 by Various

And suddenly Harrigan woke, and looking up, he caught a flashing point of light directly above his eyes.

From Harrigan by Brand, Max

But the man managed to avoid that flashing point by a sideward lunge, keeping his balance with difficulty in the shifting sands.

From Warrior of the Dawn by Browne, Howard

The flashing test should, therefore, be the only test, and the higher the flashing point the safer the oil.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 288, July 9, 1881 by Various