flashover

flash·o·ver

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flash-oh-ver]
- /ˈflæʃˌoʊ vər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flash-oh-ver]
- /ˈflæʃˌoʊ vər/

Definitions of flashover word

noun flashover Electricity. a disruptive discharge around or over the surface of a solid or liquid insulator. 1
noun flashover the moment of conflagration or complete incineration caused by superheated air or combustibles. 1
verb without object flashover Electricity. to have or experience a flashover. 1
noun flashover A high-voltage electric short circuit made through the air between exposed conductors. 1
noun flashover an electric discharge over or around the surface of an insulator 0
noun flashover the sudden and rapid spread of fire through the air, caused by the ignition of smoke or fumes from surrounding objects 0

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Origin of flashover

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; orig. noun use of verb phrase flash over

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Parts of speech for Flashover

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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flashover popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

flashover usage trend in Literature

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