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accelerant
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material used to start or sustain a fire
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combustion
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the rapid combination of oxygen with another stubstance accompanied by production of noticeable heat and light
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deflagration
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rapid oxidation producing low intensity pressure wave having disruptive effects on surroundings
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detonation
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extremely rapid oxidation accompanied by violent disruptive shock wave
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explosion
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chemical/mechanical action resulting in the rapid expansion of gases
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flash point
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the minimum temp. where a liquid fuel will produce enough vapor to burn
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high explosive
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explosive with a velocity of detonation greater than 1,000 meters per second
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Dynamite
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ignition temperature
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minimum temp at which a fuel will spontaneously ignite
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low explosive
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explosive with a velocity of detonation less than 1,000 meters per second
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black powder
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modus operandi
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offenders pattern of operation
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primary explosive
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high explosive that is easily detonated by heat or shock
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pyrolysis
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the decomposition of organic matter by heat
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secondary explosive
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high explosive that normally has to be detonated by a primary explosive
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spontaneous combustion
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fire caused by natural heat-producing process in the presence of sufficient air and fuel
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