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flammable

[flam-uh-buhl] / ˈflæm ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
easily set afire
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
fireproof flameproof incombustible non-flammable


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In forests, peat is an accumulation of spongy, highly flammable, carbon-rich material formed over time through the decomposition of plant matter.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

The region is dominated by flammable pine forests.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

These findings don’t demonstrate that protected areas are inherently more flammable or that protection itself increases wildfire risk.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Any individual who uses such equipment near wildlands must clear flammable vegetation around a specific work area and maintain firefighting tools.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

This, in turn, caused a spark, which caused some flammable material to burst into flames.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins




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