flammable
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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
For example, when pure lithium comes into contact with water, it produces heat and releases hydrogen gas, which is extremely flammable.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone that killing off the deer — which reduce flammable material through grazing — could increase wildfire risk.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
Hassan Khan, a spokesperson for Rescue 1122 in Karachi, told BBC Urdu the shopping centre contains flammable materials such as plastic foam, cloth, carpets and perfume.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026
They sputtered for an instant, and some of them even went out, but the old wood of the ship was too flammable, and it quickly regained momentum.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing flammable
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