combustion triangle

English

Etymology

combustion +‎ triangle From the three elements necessary to sustain combustion, therefore being a metaphorical "triangle" (though more like a tripod, having three supporting elements sustaining combustion)

Noun

combustion triangle (plural combustion triangles)

  1. Synonym of fire triangle
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