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inflammable

[in-flam-uh-buhl] / ɪnˈflæm ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
ready to burn
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
fire-proof incombustible non-flammable non-inflammable


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In addition, they contain no easily inflammable liquids.

From Science Daily Oct. 23, 2023

The president's remarks are meant to calm a potentially inflammable atmosphere in Nanterre, near the La Défense business district, and other Paris suburbs, where the killing of Nahel has triggered strong emotions.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2023

High levels of methane gas and coal dust, both highly inflammable, make mines hazardous.

From Washington Post Nov. 26, 2021

Tuesday, firefighters continued to douse water and foam over the site to prevent the highly inflammable chemical styrene monomer from reigniting.

From Seattle Times Jul. 6, 2021

He sprinkled the pages with cider to make them more inflammable, touched a match to them, and a little jet of flame curled upward.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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