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Vocabulary Entry
flashover
|noun • verb
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noun
A flashover is a rapid spread of fire through a room or area due to high temperatures.
Example Sentences
"The firefighters quickly evacuated the building before a flashover occurred."
"During the training, we learned how to identify warning signs of a flashover."
"The temperature rose so rapidly that a flashover was imminent."
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verb
To flashover means to suddenly ignite and spread rapidly, often referring to fire.
Example Sentences
"The flames began to flashover once they reached the ceiling."
"It's crucial to understand how a fire can flashover in a confined space."
"If left unchecked, the fire could flashover and engulf the entire room."