flammable liquid

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• Flammable liquid — Generally, a flammable liquid means a liquid which may catch fire easily.In the USA, there is a precise definition of flammable liquid as one with a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Less flammable liquids (with a flashpoint between 100… …   Wikipedia

• flammable liquid — liepsnusis skystis statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Skystis, kurio pliūpsnio temperatūra ≤ 66 °C. atitikmenys: angl. flammable liquid rus. легковоспламеняющаяся жидкость …   Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas

• flammable liquid —    A combustible liquid that has a flash point below 80°F according to the Coast Guard, 100°F according to NFPA. Liquid having a vapor pressure over 40 psi at 100°F are classified as flammable gases. Flammable liquids are a special group of… …   Forensic science glossary

• Liquid dielectric — A liquid dielectric is a dielectric material in liquid state. Its main purpose is to prevent or rapidly quench electric discharges. Dielectric liquids are used as electrical insulators in high voltage applications, e.g. transformers, capacitors,… …   Wikipedia

• flammable - inflammable — Both flammable and inflammable are used to describe materials or chemicals that burn easily. A window had been smashed and flammable liquid poured in. ...commercial centres, holding large stocks of inflammable materials. ◊ WARNING …   Useful english dictionary

• flammable — flam|ma|ble [ˈflæməbəl] adj [Date: 1800 1900; : Latin; Origin: flammare to set on fire ] something that is flammable burns easily →↑inflammable, nonflammable ↑nonflammable ▪ Caution! Highly flammable liquid …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• liquid fire — noun : a flammable liquid composition of chemicals that can be shot in a flaming stream (as against tanks or into fortified positions) * * * flaming petroleum or the like, as employed against an enemy in warfare. [1860 65] * * * liquid fire, a… …   Useful english dictionary

• Liquid fuels — are those combustible or energy generating molecules that can be harnessed to create mechanical energy, usually producing kinetic energy; they also must take the shape of their container. Most liquid fuels, in widespread use, are or derived from… …   Wikipedia

• Liquid fire — is a term used to describe a number things:In warfare:* Greek fire ancient and medieval incendiary weapon * Hot oil used as an incendiary weapon * Meng Huo You Ancient Chinese petroleum weapon * Flamethrower modern incendiary weapon which… …   Wikipedia

• liquid — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ thick, viscous ▪ thin ▪ clear ▪ colourless/colorless ▪ cloudy …   Collocations dictionary

• flammable — 1. adjective a) Capable of burning, especially a liquid. b) Easily set on fire. Syn: inflammable Ant: non flammable, nonflammable 2 …   Wiktionary