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0x457
1y ago
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They just don't burn hot enough to ignite. Remember - things burn at different temps.
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akira2501
1y ago
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The vapor burns at a different temperature from the liquid. That's fun.
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1y ago
Yes, but it still requires higher temperature than cigarette can deliver.
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1y ago
Also should be clarified that only vapors of gasoline can be ignited - it can't mix with oxygen in non-gas form.
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