fire-point temperature
1Fire point — The fire point of a fuel is the temperature at which it will continue to burn after ignition for at least 5 seconds. At the flash point, a lower temperature, a substance will ignite, but vapor might not be produced at a rate to sustain the fire.… …
2fire point — noun : the lowest temperature at which a volatile combustible substance continues to burn in air after its vapors have been ignited (as when heating is continued after the flash point has been determined) compare ignition temperature * * * Chem.… …
3fire point — The lowest temperature at which, under standard test conditions (ASTM D 92), a petroleum product vaporizes rapidly enough to form above its surface an air vapor mixture which burns continuously when ignited by s small flame. Generally applies for …
4fire point — The temperature, generally a few degree above the flash point, at which burning is self sustaining after removal of an ignition source …
5fire point — /ˈfaɪə pɔɪnt/ (say fuyuh poynt) noun the lowest temperature at which a substance ignites when a flame is put to it and continues to burn. Also, firing point …
6fire point — The temperature at which the vapor continues to burn. See flash point …
7fire point — Chem. the lowest temperature at which a volatile liquid, after its vapors have been ignited, will give off vapors at a rate sufficient to sustain combustion. * * * …
8fire point — The temperature at which a substance, such as lubricating oil, will give off a vapor that will burn continuously after ignition …
9Fire-resistance rating — A fire resistance rating typically means the duration for which a passive fire protection system can withstand a standard fire resistance test. This can be quantified simply as a measure of time, or it may entail a host of other criteria,… …
10Fire department rehab — is a vital firefighting service on the fireground, providing firefighters and other emergency personnel with immediate medical attention including rehydration, treatment for smoke inhalation, and the prevention of such life threatening conditions …
