combustible
Example Sentences
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“Bamboo scaffolding is combustible,” said Jiang Liming, a professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University who studies fire safety.
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
But many believe his party lacked the combustible emotional energy that propels insurgent political outfits.
From BBC
It found there was not suitable protection of escape routes, not all cooking appliances were maintained and in a good condition and combustible materials did not appear to be separated from ignition sources.
From BBC
That outpaces the 4.3% growth to $6.4 billion in the combustible business, as higher prices offset declines in the number of cigarettes sold.
From Barron's
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