flashpoint
Translation
flashpoint, tinderbox, point of ignition
Examples
The region has become a dangerous flashpoint.
The region has become a dangerous flashpoint.
The flashpoint of the fuel is very low.
The flashpoint of the fuel is very low.
Grammar Patterns
((a flashpoint)) ((for sth.)) a place or situation where trouble might start The city became a flashpoint for racial tension.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tinderbox, crisis point, boiling point
Etymology
From 'flash' (a sudden bright light) and 'point' (a specific location or moment). It refers to the point at which something bursts into flame or action.
Memory Tips
Think of a camera flash at a specific point in time, capturing a moment of sudden, intense action. This is the 'flashpoint' of a conflict.