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Flashpoint

Noun:

1. A point in time or a situation that is extremely tense and can escalate into violence or a larger conflict.

Example sentence: The disagreement between the two nations reached a flashpoint when troops were mobilized along the border.

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2. The lowest temperature at which a substance produces enough vapor to ignite when exposed to an open flame.

Example sentence: Gasoline has a flashpoint of around -40°C, making it highly flammable.

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Verb:

1. To become angry or lose control of one's emotions suddenly.

Example sentence: When his team lost the game, he quickly flashed to the point of throwing his racket in frustration.

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2. To suddenly illuminate or brighten with a quick burst of light.

Example sentence: The camera flashpointed, temporarily blinding everyone in the room.

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