ignition point
Where burning starts
The ignition point is the temperature at which a substance will catch fire and continue burning without an external flame.
Also called the kindling point or ignition temperature.
The term extends to figurative thresholds: Tensions had reached their ignition point.
- flashpointIgnition temperature threshold
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- spark plugElectrical ignition component
- strike a matchIgnite by friction
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