Glossary

Gas explosion; Gas-phase explosion

Inflammation of a gaseous phase accompanied by a pressure and sound effect.

Homogeneous gas-phase explosion; Explosion de gaz homogène

Spontaneous ignition of a gaseous phase occurring throughout the volume it occupies.

Gas-phase deflagration; Gas-phase deflagration

Propagation of a flame front moving at subsonic speed in unburnt gas.

Gas-phase detonation; Gas-phase detonation

Propagation of a flame front travelling at supersonic speed in unburnt gas.

Detonating gas; Gaz détonant

Gas liable to detonate.

Gas instable; Unstable gas

Gas liable to give rise to a decomposition explosion....