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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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Only those assessed as high or medium risk will require the cladding to be removed, but all categories permit the cladding to be flammable.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

NBC 7 reported that the device consisted of a torch and flammable liquid.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

A faulty valve on a CalMac ferry led to a sudden and uncontrolled release of highly flammable methane gas last summer, BBC Scotland News has learned.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

"When the water is drained, the peat dries and becomes flammable."

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

“My entire house is flammable, and it’s filled with fireplaces and candles, and that’s supposed to make me feel better?”

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick




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