flashpoint
Translation
flashpoint, trouble spot
Examples
The city became a flashpoint for racial tension.
The city became a flashpoint for racial tension.
The flashpoint of the liquid is very low.
The flashpoint of the liquid is very low.
Grammar Patterns
a flashpoint for ((sth.)) a place or situation where trouble could start. The city became a flashpoint for racial tension.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crisis point, tinderbox, boiling point
Etymology
A compound of 'flash' (sudden burst of flame/light) and 'point' (a specific place or moment).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'point' at which something 'flashes' into flames or conflict.