inflammable — easily set on fire; capable of burning quickly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily set on fire; capable of burning quickly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈflæməbl/
Example Sentences
- The warning label clearly stated that the hair spray was inflammable, but Jake thought it meant fireproof and tested it with a lighter.
- Store all inflammable substances in a cool, dry place away from ignition sources.
- The chemistry teacher emphasized that 'inflammable' doesn't mean 'not flammable' - it's actually the same thing!
inflammable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈflæməbl/]
easily set on fire; capable of burning quickly
The old wooden barn is highly inflammable, so one spark could set it ablaze.
Able burns easily - he's in flames and loving it!
Know what's inflammable before it's obtainable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin inflammare meaning 'to set on fire' or 'to kindle.' The prefix 'in-' here means 'into' or 'upon' (not 'not'), which is why inflammable surprisingly means the same as flammable.
Breakdown
in- (into/upon) + flamm- (flame/fire) + -able (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The warning label clearly stated that the hair spray was inflammable, but Jake thought it meant fireproof and tested it with a lighter.”
“Store all inflammable substances in a cool, dry place away from ignition sources.”
“The chemistry teacher emphasized that 'inflammable' doesn't mean 'not flammable' - it's actually the same thing!”
“The garage was filled with inflammable liquids like gasoline and paint thinner.”
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