Glossary “flame travel” Definition:
Distance across the combustion chamber that the flame of the ignited mixture travels.

Glossary “flame treatment” Definition:
Light scorching of a plastic repair area with a torch, to strengthen the bond of the adhesive to be applied.

Glossary “flame spraying” Definition:
Thermal spraying process in which an oxyfuel-gas flame is the source of heat for melting the surfacing material.

Glossary “flame suit” Definition:
An aluminized, fire-resistant, driving suit.

Glossary “flame kernel” Definition:
Initial shape of a freshly ignited air/fuel mixture during the first few milliseconds of combustion.

Glossary “flame out” Definition:
An ignition failure while a vehicle is in motion.

Glossary “flame point” Definition:
Lowest temperature at which a volatile fuel will ignite and burn when exposed to a flame.

Glossary “flame propagation” Definition:
Expansion of the air/fuel mixture in the chamber as combustion is completed.

Glossary “flame cutting” Definition:
Using a welding torch fitted with a cutting head to cut metal.

Glossary “flame front” Definition:
Leading edge of an air/fuel mixture during combustion.

Glossary “flame harden” Definition:
To heat-treat metal to increase its surface hardness and wear resistance.