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inflammableeasily set on fire; capable of burning quickly

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: easily set on fire; capable of burning quickly

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈflæməbl/

Korean meaning: 불이 잘 붙는, 가연성의

Korean pronunciation: 인**플래**머블

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

inflammable concept
💡 Concept

The ranger demonstrates how inflammable dry materials ignite instantly

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inflammable rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Know what's inflammable before it's obtainable!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈflæməbl/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈflæməbl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootflamm
Suffix--able

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.

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🎵Rhyme

flammableexaminableobtainable
flammable
examinable
obtainable

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

flammablecombustibleignitableburnable

Antonyms

fireproofnon-flammableincombustible

Related

ignitioncombustionfire hazardvolatile