flashover

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The near simultaneous ignition of all combustible material in an enclosed area.
  2. An unintended electric discharge or arc over or around an insulator.

Word forms

flashover flashovers

Etymology

Deverbal from flash over.

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Derived words

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