flammable
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But over the nearly one-and-a-half years since the 2025 mega-fires, native and invasive grasses, bushes and trees have begun to regrow, weaving flammable greenery across the landscape.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 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
Lithium batteries can release flammable and toxic gases as they burn, which can make fires involving them difficult to control.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The tank in southern California contains an estimated 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly volatile and flammable substance used in the production of plastic.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“My entire house is flammable, and it’s filled with fireplaces and candles, and that’s supposed to make me feel better?”
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
Vocabulary lists containing flammable
Power Suffix: -able
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