| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adjective | 1. Being flameproof.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
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Specialty Definition: EXPLOSION-PROOF
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Mining | Flameproof: a term descriptive of electrical machines, switches and fittings demanded legally for use in fiery mines in Great Britain; enclosing boxes with accurately fitted wide flanges are used; explosion-proof: in fiery mines, fitting, motor, switch or fixture so made and maintained as to preclude the possibility of sparks, arcs or heat sufficient to initiate explosion in surrounding air or mine dust. Source: European Union. (references) | ||
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Specialty Expressions: EXPLOSION-PROOF
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Explosion-proof motor | Mining | 1: The U. S. Bureau of Mines has applied the term "explosion proof" to motors constructed so as to prevent the ignition of gas surrounding the motor by any sparks, flashes, or explosions of gas or of gas and coal dust that may occur within the motor casing. See also: permissible motor. (references) | |
| 2: The U.S. Bureau of Mines has applied the term "explosion proof" to motors constructed so as to prevent the ignition of gas surrounding the motor by any sparks, flashes, or explosions of gas or of gas and coal dust that mayoccur within the motor casing. See also:permissible motor. (references) | |||
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