flashpoint
/ˈflæʃpɔɪnt/noun
उच्चारण फ़्लैश्पॉइन्ट
(हिंसा या तनाव का) केंद्र, विस्फोटक स्थिति
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noun
- 1
[C, usually sing.]
a situation or place in which violence or anger starts and cannot be controlled
(हिंसा या तनाव का) केंद्र, विस्फोटक स्थिति
- The border town has become a flashpoint for clashes between the two communities.
- The killing proved to be the flashpoint for nationwide protests.
- 2
[C] chemistry
the temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapour to catch fire
ज्वलन-बिंदु, फ़्लैश प्वाइंट
- Petrol has a very low flashpoint.