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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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That industry research notably includes a recommendation to clear all flammable material within the first five feet of homes in high-risk areas, including trees, plants, grasses and wooden fences.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

That worked for the research, but it is not ideal for real world use because acetone is flammable and has a strong odor.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Warmer weather is drying out vegetation earlier in the year while the atmosphere is able to draw more moisture from the ground, meaning landscapes can become flammable for longer.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

They can require property owners to remove significantly more plants and other flammable material to qualify for lower rates or any insurance at all.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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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