inflammable
Example Sentences
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Four of the factory owner’s sons and three company officials were also arrested over the fire at the factory, where chemicals and inflammable materials were stored.
From Reuters
Tuesday, firefighters continued to douse water and foam over the site to prevent the highly inflammable chemical styrene monomer from reigniting.
From Seattle Times
The group is accused of using an inflammable liquid to set fire to a police van while an officer was inside it.
From Washington Times
Rust has covered parts of the tanker and the inert gas that prevents the tanks from gathering inflammable gases has leaked out.
From Seattle Times
“We noticed, in two or three locations where the fire started, troubling elements that could corroborate a criminal act,” he added, noting that an “inflammable product” had been found in the building.
From New York Times
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