firing point
The term "firing point" can refer to a location related to weapon discharge or a critical temperature in chemical processes.
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Definition
C1Military
(technical)A prepared position from which soldiers can defend territory while minimizing their exposure to enemy fire.
Example
- The soldiers took cover in the firing point to repel the advancing enemy.
C1Chemistry
(technical)The temperature at which a flammable substance ignites spontaneously.
Example
- The firing point of the oil was reached, causing it to ignite without an external flame.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "firing point":
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