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Record 1 2013-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
DEF

The first stage of the burning process in a confined space in which the substance being oxidized is producing some heat.

OBS

During this phase, the oxygen content of the air has not been significantly reduced.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
DEF

Première phase du processus de combustion dans un espace clos au cours de laquelle la substance oxydée produit de la chaleur.

OBS

Dans la phase de naissance, la teneur en oxygène de l'air est encore assez élevée.

Spanish

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