flammableadj.
/ˈflaməbl/, U.S. /ˈflæməb(ə)l/ = inflammable adj. Revived in modern use: cf.flammability n.
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society > occupation and work > materials > fuel > a combustible substance > [adjective]
combustible1529
consumable1574
combustious1593
fire-fit1595
burnable1611
touchy1629
exustible1633
piceous1646
fireable1662
flagrable1669
deflagrablea1691
displosive1712
empyreal1780
flammable1813
the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > heat > burning > [adjective] > going on fire > inflammable
ardent1471
inflammable1605
touchy1629
accendible1630
ignitable1646
fiery1657
fireable1662
flagrable1669
deflagrablea1691
flammable1813
pyrotechnic1837
1813 T. Busby tr. Lucretius Nature of Things I. 731 That igneous seeds, no longer linked To matter flammable, become extinct.
1867 Morning Star 12 Apr. Their houses are built of much less flammable materials than ours.
1959 Gloss. Packaging Terms (B.S.I.) 10 In order to avoid any possible ambiguity, it is the Institution's policy to encourage the use of the terms ‘flammable’ and ‘non-flammable’ rather than ‘inflammable’ and ‘non-inflammable’.
1970 Which? May 136/2 The plastic linings provided for the kitchen areas..will do little to stop your tent catching fire, because they also are highly flammable.
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