Flash point is a term that refers to the temperature at which a substance vaporizes into a flammable gas. It's a critical property of substances that determine their fire and explosion hazard potential. There are many synonyms for the term flash point, such as ignition point, kindling temperature, fire point, and flammability temperature. These terms are all related to the property of a substance that determines the lowest temperature at which it will ignite and cause a fire or explosion. Knowing the flash point of a substance is important for handling and storage since it can help prevent or minimize the risk of a hazardous incident.