Translations for flashover in the English»Spanish Dictionary

flashover [Am ˈflæʃˌoʊvər, Brit ˈflaʃəʊvə] N U or C

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1. flashover ELEC:

flashover

descarga f disruptiva (entre conductores)

2. flashover (of fire):

flashover

deflagración f

flashover

ignición f generalizada

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Prior to flashover, a fire grows by involving more fuel. en.wikipedia.org

Additionally, in these conditions, there is a greater risk of backdraft and of flashover. en.wikipedia.org

The firefighters had to fight the flames back twice which was almost at floor level and extremely close to becoming a flashover. en.wikipedia.org

Vertical ventilation is absolutely vital to firefighter safety in the event of a flashover or backdraft scenario. en.wikipedia.org

Investigators concluded that the fire was caused by flashover. en.wikipedia.org

The small size of the access hole also reduces any risk of flashover or backdraft. en.wikipedia.org

Flashover is the simultaneous combustion of anything flammable within one area. en.wikipedia.org

This is generally the best indication of a flashover. en.wikipedia.org

One of the more recent additions to the academy is the flashover chamber. en.wikipedia.org

Flashover occurs when smoke consumes all of the oxygen within a room. en.wikipedia.org

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