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explosive limits

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explosive limits [ik′splō·siv ′lim·əts]
(chemical engineering)
The upper and lower limits of percentage composition of a combustible gas mixed with other gases or air within which the mixture explodes when ignited.


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Continuous testing of the atmosphere was conducted to ensure personnel safety - Lower Explosive Limits (LEL) of greater than 10% required the entrant to evacuate exit from the tank.
 
 
 
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