ignition point


nounChemistry.

Origin of ignition point

1
First recorded in 1885–90
  • Also called ignition temperature.

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Scientific definitions for ignition point

ignition point

[ ĭg-nĭshən ]


  1. The minimum temperature at which a substance will continue to burn on its own without the application of additional external heat.

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