Flashover
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flashover is a noun meaning The near simultaneous ignition of all combustible material in an enclosed area.
Meaning
The near simultaneous ignition of all combustible material in an enclosed area.
More Meanings
- An unintended electric discharge or arc over or around an insulator.
Example Sentences
The blaze turned into what Swiss officials called an embrasement généralisé, a term for a fire that releases combustible gases that can ignite violently, triggering what English-speaking firefighters call a flashover or backdraft.
The overhead line was energised at 25,000 volts and the height of the contact wire was reduced to 11 in. above the chimney, then to 5 and finally to 2 in.; at this last, short distance the flashover occurred, but all the men were perfectly safe because the current went direct to earth through the locomotive.
Word Forms
- flashovers
Synonyms for flashover
Depending on context, synonyms include sparkover.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flashfire, sparkover, firebreak, flashing, autoignition, matchflare.
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