English Explanatory Dictionary

Abel test

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A test to determine the flash point of a volatile oil.
  2. A test for the stability of smokeless powder and similar explosives.

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪ.bəl tɜst/

Word forms

Abel test Abel tests

Etymology

Derived from the surname of Sir Frederick Abel, English chemist.

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