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flammable

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


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Barth said replacing flammable pine forests with mixed woodlands would help.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 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

Some regions have significantly increased residential development in wildlands, creating a dangerous combination of flammable plants, vulnerable homes and residents capable of sparking fires — on purpose or by accident.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 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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