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FLAMME FUGACE [1 record]

Record 1 2015-04-24

English

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

A flame, on or over the surface of a test specimen, which persists for a defined short period of time.

OBS

The short period of time has been defined in some standards as 4 s.

OBS

transient flame: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

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

Flamme qui se propage sur ou au-dessus de la surface d'une éprouvette d'essai et qui persiste pendant un temps défini court.

OBS

Le temps court a été défini dans certaines normes comme étant de 4 s.

OBS

flamme fugace : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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