an undesired electrical discharge across an insulator, between a high potential and the ground, etc.
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flashover
noun
- An unintended electric arc, as between two pieces of apparatus.
- The temperature point at which the heat in an area is high enough to ignite all flammable material simultaneously.
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Noun
(plural flashovers)
- The near simultaneous ignition of all combustible material in an enclosed area.
- An unintended electric discharge or arc over or around an insulator
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