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[-] Karyoplasma@discuss.tchncs.de 16 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

You're not dense for asking a question. Without asking questions, it's Impossible to learn.

The flash point is different. The flash point is the temperature that is necessary to create enough vapor for the substance to ignite.

Flammable material has a low flash point, which means it catches on fire easily. Think gasoline. Combustibles need a higher initial temperature, but eventually they will burn and sustain the burning until running out. Think wood.

[-] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago

Makes perfect sense, thank you

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