explosion hazard

collocation in English

meaningsofexplosionandhazard

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explosion
noun
uk
/ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/us
/ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
the fact of something such as a ...
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hazard
noun[C]
uk
/ˈhæz.əd/us
/ˈhæz.ɚd/
something that is dangerous and likely to ...
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(Definition ofexplosionandhazardfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Fire and explosion hazards exist when concentrated oxidants and fuels are brought into close proximity; however, an ignition event, such as heat or a spark, is needed to trigger combustion.
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Encapsulating even brings about a noteworthyexplosionhazard.
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With both inboards and stern drives there is a fire andexplosionhazardfrom gasoline fuel vapors within the engine compartment.
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Special wiring rules apply to wet or corrosive locations, and to locations which present anexplosionhazard.
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In pure powder form, the substance can be a dustexplosionhazard, although this issue is effectively insignificant beyond the manufacturing plants using it.
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The metal dust presents a fire andexplosionhazard.
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The drawbacks areexplosionhazardand high sensitivity of the deposition rate and morphology to the process parameters, such as mixing ratio, substrate temperature, etc.
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It was independent of electrical power, and caused noexplosionhazard.
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But the advent of the cautery has sounded the death knell to this device, due to theexplosionhazard.
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Chemical solvents also present anexplosionhazard.
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It is considered a moderateexplosionhazard.
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The use of compressed air in contact with flammable materials or substances such as lubricating oil introduces anexplosionhazard, because compressed air contains a high partial pressure of oxygen.
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Open-frame contactors may have a further enclosure to protect against dust, oil, explosion hazards and weather.
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Design and properly locate dust collection systems to minimize explosion hazards.
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Fire and explosion hazards exist when concentrated oxidants and fuels are brought into close proximity; however, an ignition event, such as heat or a spark, is needed to trigger combustion.
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