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Flash point

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Noun

Also, flashing point. Physical Chemistry . the lowest temperature at which a liquid in a specified apparatus will give off sufficient vapor to ignite momentarily on application of a flame.
a critical point or stage at which something or someone suddenly causes or creates some significant action
A 10 percent drop in mortgage rates will produce a flash point in the housing market.
a critical situation or area having the potential of erupting in sudden violence
The Mideast has been the flash point for a series of conflicts.

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noun
breaking point , crisis , critical moment , hour of decision , moment of truth , turning point , zero hour , emergency , extremity

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