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flammable

adjective as in easily set afire

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Voracious goats are a more eco-friendly and efficient alternative to removing flammable weeds from steep hillsides, especially for habitat restoration.

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In that incident, the board’s investigation found multiple safety failures, including a severely eroded safety valve that allowed flammable gases to dangerously seep into unwanted areas.

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The organic waste separates into a flammable gas — made of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane and hydrogen — and a small amount of solid waste.

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Some argue for better clearing of flammable material in forests and near towns, or investing in new technology that can help detect wildfires faster.

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The BurnBot is a remote-controlled vehicular system that removes flammable brush alongside roads with unprecedented precision.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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