flammable — easily set on fire; combustible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily set on fire; combustible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflæməbəl/
Example Sentences
- The chef's hairspray made his hair so flammable that he looked like a walking fire hazard.
- Please keep all flammable substances in a cool, dry place.
- The safety inspector found several flammable items stored near the furnace.
flammable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈflæməbəl/]
easily set on fire; combustible
A flammable wooden stick ignites instantly near heat in a laboratory
Flame is able to burn everything with ease!
When flammable materials meet flame, they ignite in an instant — a single spark can tame into an unstoppable blaze, demanding we call for help and take precautions
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'flammabilis', derived from 'flamma' meaning 'flame'. The word entered English through French influence during the medieval period.
Breakdown
flamm- (flame, from Latin flamma) + -able (capable of, worthy of) = flammable (capable of being set on fire)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef's hairspray made his hair so flammable that he looked like a walking fire hazard.”
“Please keep all flammable substances in a cool, dry place.”
“The safety inspector found several flammable items stored near the furnace.”
“My grandmother's ancient perfume is so flammable, it could power a rocket.”
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