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Record 1 1991-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Phraseology
CONT

A flammable solid is a material which can ignite readily and burn vigorously and persistently.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
  • Chimie analytique
  • Phraséologie
CONT

"solide inflammable" : Toute substance solide (...) qui peut être enflammée facilement et brûle alors si violemment et longtemps qu'un sérieux risque est créé durant le transport.

CONT

"solide inflammable" : solide (...) [qui] s'enflamme facilement et brûle de façon violente et persistante.

Spanish

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