flammable

Example Sentences

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With both ships laden with flammable cargo, the danger in the event of a collision was obvious, the court was told.

From BBC

Asked about the foam in the ceiling, Michod said his client obtained the material from a "major construction retailer" which did not disclose that it was flammable.

From BBC

In 2015, blasts at warehouses containing flammable chemicals in the port city of Tianjin killed more than 170 people and injured 700 others.

From Barron's

"Those off-gases are toxic and flammable. If they accumulate, you can have an explosion risk."

From BBC

Some L.A. residents are championing a proposed fire-safety rule, referred to as “Zone Zero,” requiring the clearance of flammable material within the first five feet of homes.

From Los Angeles Times