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flammable, a.|ˈflæməb(ə)l|
[f. L. flammāre to set on fire: see -able.]
= inflammable. Revived in modern use: cf.prec.
1813Busby tr. Lucretius I. 731 That igneous seeds, no longer linked To matter flammable, become extinct. 1867Morning Star 12 Apr., Their houses are built of much less flammable materials than ours. 1959Gloss. Packaging Terms (B.S.I.) 10 In order to avoid any possible ambiguity, it is the Institution's policy to encourage the use of the terms ‘flammable’ and ‘non-flammable’ rather than ‘inflammable’ and ‘non-inflammable’. 1970Which? May 136/2 The plastic linings provided for the kitchen areas..will do little to stop your tent catching fire, because they also are highly flammable. |