Spontaneous combustion
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Spontaneous combustion or spontaneous ignition is a type of combustion which occurs by self-heating, followed by thermal runaway and finally, autoignition. It is distinct from pyrophoricity, in which
A large compost pile can spontaneously combust if improperly managed.
Autoignition temperature
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The autoignition temperature of a substance is the lowest temperature at which it spontaneously ignites in a normal atmosphere without an external source of ignition, such as a flame or spark. This te
A flashover occurs when most combustible material reach their autoignition temperature in an enclosed space