combustible — able to catch fire and burn easily
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to catch fire and burn easily
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈbʌstəbəl/
Example Sentences
- The firefighter warned that my collection of vintage comics was highly combustible and basically a fire-waiting-to-happen museum.
- Storing combustible liquids near heat sources is prohibited in all laboratories.
- My cooking skills are so bad that even water becomes combustible when I'm in the kitchen.
combustible
ADJECTIVE[/kəmˈbʌstəbəl/]
able to catch fire and burn easily
The old barn was full of combustible hay, one spark away from disaster.
The teacher warned that gasoline is combustible. (🔥 Burn Easily + ⚠️ Fire Risk → Combustible)
The combustible fuel created an irresistible demonstration that became unforgettable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'combustibilis', derived from 'combustus' (past participle of 'comburere' meaning 'to burn up'), which combines 'com-' (together) and 'burere' (to burn). The suffix '-ible' means 'able to be'.
Breakdown
com- (together) + burere (to burn) + -ible (able to be) = combustible (able to be burned together/easily)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The firefighter warned that my collection of vintage comics was highly combustible and basically a fire-waiting-to-happen museum.”
“Storing combustible liquids near heat sources is prohibited in all laboratories.”
“My cooking skills are so bad that even water becomes combustible when I'm in the kitchen.”
“The warehouse contained various combustible materials that required special storage conditions.”
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