flammable
Example Sentences
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He argues it permits too many "tolerable" risks - for example, allowing flammable materials in window systems and between floors to remain even if they could let fire spread.
From BBC
In one village, Minh Khai, Vinh said a sediment analysis found "very high contamination of lead and the presence of dioxins", as well as flammable furan -- all of which have been linked to cancer.
From Barron's
As for zone zero, the insurance team found a number of examples of how vegetation and flammable materials near a home could aid the destruction of a property.
From Los Angeles Times
Solid-state batteries use solid electrolytes, which are less flammable than the liquid or gel electrolytes used in lithium-ion batteries.
Other reports describe flammable construction materials and faulty alarms.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
