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SURFACE FLAME SPREAD [1 record]

Record 1 2016-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
DEF

The propagation of flame away from the source of ignition across the surface of a liquid or a solid.

OBS

surface spread of flame: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
DEF

Propagation [d'une flamme ou de flammes] à partir de la source d'allumage sur la surface d'un liquide ou d'un solide.

OBS

propagation de flamme en surface; propagation de flammes en surface : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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