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AFTERFLAME TIME [1 record]

Record 1 2018-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
  • Fireproofing
DEF

The length of time for which an afterflame persists under specified conditions.

OBS

[The afterflame time] is expressed in seconds.

OBS

afterflame time: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
  • Ignifugation
DEF

Durée pendant laquelle une flamme résiduelle persiste dans des conditions spécifiées.

OBS

[Durée exprimée] en secondes.

OBS

durée de flamme résiduelle : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fuegos y explosiones
  • Ignifugación
DEF

Tiempo durante el cual un material continua en llamas bajo condiciones de ensayo específicas, después que se ha retirado la fuente de ignición.

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