The basis of a BLEVE (____ vapor explosion) is the fact that the pressure inside the container increases and exceeds the maximum pressure the container was designed to handle.

A. burning liquid expanding
B. burning liquid extruding
C. boiling liquid expanding
D. boiling liquid extruding


Answer: C

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