combustible

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There is something inherently combustible about being in a band.

From Los Angeles Times

Solid-state batteries are prized by automakers looking for safer alternatives to combustible lithium-ion batteries, as well as for their potential to store greater amounts of energy and charge faster than their lithium-ion rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal

In each of the major holdover fires in recent years, strong winds have helped carry embers into combustible materials, typically dry terrain.

From Los Angeles Times

“Bamboo scaffolding is combustible,” said Jiang Liming, a professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University who studies fire safety.

From The Wall Street Journal

The report argued that, due to tightly packed combustible structures amid an accumulation of flammable vegetation, “nearly all” communities are “unsuitable” for sheltering in place.

From Los Angeles Times