flammable
Example Sentences
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Initial reports suggest the fire may have started on the factory's ground floor where flammable materials were stored.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
What sparked the early-morning blaze is not yet known, but an initial investigation found the flames spread quickly due to wind conditions and the flammable nature of the thatched roofs on some buildings.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
They are also working to remove particularly flammable invasive grasses.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
Non-native grasses that have taken hold “create a carpet of highly flammable material for much of the year,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Dr. Frankenstein thought the castle wasn’t flammable, but the villagers proved him wrong. flounder/founder.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
Vocabulary lists containing flammable
Power Suffix: -able
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