English Explanatory Dictionary

combustion triangle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of fire triangle.

Word forms

combustion triangle combustion triangles

Etymology

From combustion + triangle. From the three elements necessary to sustain combustion, therefore being a metaphorical "triangle" (though more like a tripod, having three supporting elements sustaining combustion).

Synonyms

fire triangle
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