Inflammable, combustible. Obsolete except in the phrase ardent spirits, in which the meaning of ardent is now usually referred to their fiery taste…

Capable of being inflamed or set on fire; susceptible of combustion; easily set on fire. Cf. flammable, adj.

That catches fire readily when touched with a spark; easily ignited, highly inflammable.

Able to be set on fire; inflammable.

Capable of being ignited.

Having qualities resembling or suggestive of fire. Chiefly Coal Mining. Of a vapour or gas, esp. in a mine: liable to ignite, highly inflammable…

That can be set on fire; combustible, flammable. Obsolete.

Tending to blaze; capable of being set on fire.

= inflammable, adj. Revived in modern use: cf.flammability, n.

Of or relating to the use of gunpowder, explosives, or fireworks, either for military purposes or for display. Also: designating an explosive or…