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SUSTAINED COMBUSTION [1 record]

Record 1 2015-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research
  • Fires and Explosions
DEF

The combustion of a test specimen that persists for longer than a defined period of time.

OBS

The defined period of time varies across different standards.

OBS

sustained combustion; sustained ignition: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche scientifique
  • Feux et explosions
DEF

Combustion d'une éprouvette d'essai qui dépasse une durée définie.

OBS

Cette durée définie varie selon les différentes normes.

OBS

combustion persistante; allumage persistant : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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