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单词 flammable
释义

flammable

adjective

flam·​ma·​ble ˈfla-mə-bəl How to pronounce flammable (audio)
: capable of being easily ignited and of burning quickly
flammable noun

Synonyms

  • burnable
  • combustible
  • combustive
  • fiery
  • ignitable
  • ignitible
  • inflammable
  • touchy
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Example Sentences

avoid wearing loose flammable clothing when using the blowtorch
Recent Examples on the Web Much of California is entering autumn parched and flammable after a months-long dry season, as are parts of the Pacific Northwest into Nevada, Idaho and Montana. Diana Leonard, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Aug. 2022 For example, flammable products typically need to be placed in a special area of a warehouse with additional fire suppression equipment. Anne Field, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 That represents a particular threat in places such as San Diego County, which is heavily covered with chaparral, the most flammable mix of brush land vegetation in the country. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 Additionally, while hydrogen is odorless, tasteless, non-toxic—and extremely flammable and explosive, making safe storage a challenge. Margo Oge, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Safety comes first when cleaning electronic appliances, so remember to unplug the dryer, avoid toxic and flammable substances, and use protective gloves and gear before trying these methods to remove stubborn stains. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022 Extracting coal from mines is dangerous, with risks including rockfalls, collapses, fires and explosions resulting from flammable gases being ignited. Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 The fire started in an overgrown area previously used for logging, which meant fewer fire-resistant old trees and a lot more smaller and easily flammable younger ones. Corinne Purtill, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Aug. 2022 The fire started in an overgrown area previously used for logging, which meant fewer fire-resistant old trees and a lot more smaller and easily flammable younger ones. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin flammare to flame, set on fire, from flamma

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

flammable

adjective

flam·​ma·​ble ˈfla-mə-bəl How to pronounce flammable (audio)
: capable of being easily set on fire and of burning quickly

flammable

adjective

as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire avoid wearing loose flammable clothing when using the blowtorch

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • combustible
  • inflammable
  • ignitable
  • explosive
  • combustive
  • burnable
  • fiery
  • ignitible
  • touchy
  • incendiary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonflammable
  • noncombustible
  • fireproof
  • incombustible
  • noninflammable
  • unburnable
  • nonexplosive
  • nonburnable
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