flammable
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“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
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
It offers a potential alternative to traditional batteries, which contain toxic and flammable materials, rely on complex global supply chains, and contribute to growing electronic waste.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026
The stronger structure might buy them more time, but it also meant that an even larger cloud of flammable gas was building up.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing flammable
Power Suffix: -able
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