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flammable

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


Example Sentences

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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

The warehouse and surrounding storage areas were filled with stacks of pallets and cardboard boxes containing highly flammable ethanol-based hand sanitizer, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

"He did not want to install a highly flammable foam. He wanted to install acoustic foam," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Chicago probably would have been resurrected in the image of its old — and dangerously flammable — self, if two events had not intervened.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy




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