1. A place or situation where conflict, violence, or tension is likely to occur or has recently occurred.
Usage: Usually plural or used in singular form; commonly used in political, social, and international contexts.
2. The lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off vapor that ignites when exposed to a flame or spark.
Usage: Technical term used in chemistry and safety contexts.

Examples

• The Middle East remains one of the world's most dangerous flashpoints.
• Tensions between the two nations have created several flashpoints along their border.
• The city's downtown area became a flashpoint for protests last summer.
• Understanding flashpoints in international relations is crucial for diplomacy.
• The flashpoint of gasoline is approximately -43°C.
• Disagreements over resources have turned the region into a flashpoint for conflict.