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flammable

[flam-uh-buhl] / ˈflæm ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
easily set afire
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
fireproof flameproof incombustible non-flammable


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The chemical, known as MMA, is a flammable liquid widely used in the production of plastics, according the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“The problem with this chemical is it is a possible flammable liquid and it does have exothermic properties.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Researchers, who combined fieldwork with satellite data, suggested that "unusually dry conditions" and "flammable vegetation" enabled the fire to burn deep peat soils.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

For example, when pure lithium comes into contact with water, it produces heat and releases hydrogen gas, which is extremely flammable.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

They sputtered for an instant, and some of them even went out, but the old wood of the ship was too flammable, and it quickly regained momentum.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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