flammable
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The developer of Parcell's flat, Barratt Redrow, says despite the new rules it still intends to remove all the flammable cladding on her tower block as soon as possible.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
The fires are difficult to extinguish because many occurred on peatlands, a wetland ecosystem with layers of partially decomposed organic materials that become flammable when dry.
From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026
Oxygen is not flammable on its own, but it can accelerate a fire, making materials burn hotter and faster.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Roads can also facilitate the spread of flammable invasive grasses and other fire fuels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Even worse, though, a chemical reaction that was occurring in the high heat of the reactor core was producing highly flammable hydrogen gas.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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Power Suffix: -able
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