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flammable

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


Example Sentences

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That worked for the research, but it is not ideal for real world use because acetone is flammable and has a strong odor.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Warmer weather is drying out vegetation earlier in the year while the atmosphere is able to draw more moisture from the ground, meaning landscapes can become flammable for longer.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Hydrogen is leakier and more flammable, and it burns hotter and faster than gas.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

The warehouse and surrounding storage areas were filled with stacks of pallets and cardboard boxes containing highly flammable ethanol-based hand sanitizer, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Second, all highly flammable material inside the spacecraft had to be replaced.

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




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