Definition of flammable in English:

flammable

adjective ˈflaməb(ə)lˈflæməb(ə)l

Easily set on fire.
the use of highly flammable materials
Example sentencesExamples
- A process might be hazardous if it involves flammable or combustible materials.
- Against common sense and regulations, the interiors of the cars were built with flammable materials.
- The incidents happened just hours after the fire brigade helped residents clear up the estate in the hope of removing flammable materials.
- It is also a time to turf out unwanted, though preferably easily flammable, things from around the house and to chuck them onto the bonfire.
- He said such incidents are common because of the flammable materials involved in the construction of thatched cottages.
- Assemble all the really flammable material you can find, and build the smallest fire you can.
- On one occasion, an emergency route was blocked with flammable materials and on another, an exit was blocked by cars.
- It is a highly flammable and unstable compound, with a life of between thirty and eighty years.
- It is thought to have been started with flammable material which caused an explosion damaging three windows.
- Kerosene is volatile, flammable and leaks very easily from containers.
- As you well know, there are some kinds of this material that are highly flammable.
- Whatever we did, we always did it with a bottle of something flammable, fires made a good end to the day.
- Fire chiefs are now warning homeowners not to leave lighted candles unattended and close to flammable materials.
- Any warehouse or factory holding stocks of flammable material needs to be relocated to an industrial estate.
- This is because polystyrene is a flammable material that gives off a toxic black smoke in the event of a fire.
- In some places, a smoking ban is justified for safety reasons such as in confined spaces or where flammable material is present.
- Small fires had been feeding upon flammable materials, but they were not large enough to turn on the sprinkler system.
- It's believed one of the fires was started using paraffin and other flammable materials stored in the shed.
- The bonfire will last only as long as supply of cards, flowers and other flammable material is available, so get there early!
- Standing or fallen dry weeds can be highly flammable fire hazards in late fall, winter and early spring.
Synonyms
inflammable, burnable, combustible, incendiary, unstable
rare ignitable

Usage

The words flammable and inflammable actually mean the same thing: see inflammable

Derivatives

flammability

nounflaməˈbɪlɪtiˌflæməˈbɪlədi

Factors to weigh in making a decision about insulation material include insulative value, cost, flammability, toxicity, durability, and availability.
Example sentencesExamples
- There are now controls over the type of foams that can be used and the flammability of the covers.
- The guidelines focus on requirements for flammability, tear strength, abrasion resistance, washability, scrubbability, and stain resistance.
- Her early research was on the flammability of clothing materials, especially children's sleepwear, and processes for removing farm and garden pesticides from clothing.
- Its greatest disadvantage is its flammability.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin flammare, from flamma 'a flame'.

Definition of flammable in US English:

flammable

adjectiveˈflaməb(ə)lˈflæməb(ə)l

Easily set on fire.
the use of highly flammable materials
Example sentencesExamples
- The bonfire will last only as long as supply of cards, flowers and other flammable material is available, so get there early!
- Assemble all the really flammable material you can find, and build the smallest fire you can.
- It's believed one of the fires was started using paraffin and other flammable materials stored in the shed.
- It is a highly flammable and unstable compound, with a life of between thirty and eighty years.
- Kerosene is volatile, flammable and leaks very easily from containers.
- Any warehouse or factory holding stocks of flammable material needs to be relocated to an industrial estate.
- The incidents happened just hours after the fire brigade helped residents clear up the estate in the hope of removing flammable materials.
- It is also a time to turf out unwanted, though preferably easily flammable, things from around the house and to chuck them onto the bonfire.
- Fire chiefs are now warning homeowners not to leave lighted candles unattended and close to flammable materials.
- He said such incidents are common because of the flammable materials involved in the construction of thatched cottages.
- A process might be hazardous if it involves flammable or combustible materials.
- Whatever we did, we always did it with a bottle of something flammable, fires made a good end to the day.
- This is because polystyrene is a flammable material that gives off a toxic black smoke in the event of a fire.
- As you well know, there are some kinds of this material that are highly flammable.
- Against common sense and regulations, the interiors of the cars were built with flammable materials.
- In some places, a smoking ban is justified for safety reasons such as in confined spaces or where flammable material is present.
- On one occasion, an emergency route was blocked with flammable materials and on another, an exit was blocked by cars.
- It is thought to have been started with flammable material which caused an explosion damaging three windows.
- Small fires had been feeding upon flammable materials, but they were not large enough to turn on the sprinkler system.
- Standing or fallen dry weeds can be highly flammable fire hazards in late fall, winter and early spring.
Synonyms
inflammable, burnable, combustible, incendiary, unstable

Usage

The words flammable and inflammable mean the same thing, but flammable is preferred to avoid confusion: see inflammable

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin flammare, from flamma ‘a flame’.

单词	flammable
释义	Definition of flammable in English: flammable adjective ˈflaməb(ə)lˈflæməb(ə)l Easily set on fire. the use of highly flammable materials Example sentencesExamples A process might be hazardous if it involves flammable or combustible materials. Against common sense and regulations, the interiors of the cars were built with flammable materials. The incidents happened just hours after the fire brigade helped residents clear up the estate in the hope of removing flammable materials. It is also a time to turf out unwanted, though preferably easily flammable, things from around the house and to chuck them onto the bonfire. He said such incidents are common because of the flammable materials involved in the construction of thatched cottages. Assemble all the really flammable material you can find, and build the smallest fire you can. On one occasion, an emergency route was blocked with flammable materials and on another, an exit was blocked by cars. It is a highly flammable and unstable compound, with a life of between thirty and eighty years. It is thought to have been started with flammable material which caused an explosion damaging three windows. Kerosene is volatile, flammable and leaks very easily from containers. As you well know, there are some kinds of this material that are highly flammable. Whatever we did, we always did it with a bottle of something flammable, fires made a good end to the day. Fire chiefs are now warning homeowners not to leave lighted candles unattended and close to flammable materials. Any warehouse or factory holding stocks of flammable material needs to be relocated to an industrial estate. This is because polystyrene is a flammable material that gives off a toxic black smoke in the event of a fire. In some places, a smoking ban is justified for safety reasons such as in confined spaces or where flammable material is present. Small fires had been feeding upon flammable materials, but they were not large enough to turn on the sprinkler system. It's believed one of the fires was started using paraffin and other flammable materials stored in the shed. The bonfire will last only as long as supply of cards, flowers and other flammable material is available, so get there early! Standing or fallen dry weeds can be highly flammable fire hazards in late fall, winter and early spring. Synonyms inflammable, burnable, combustible, incendiary, unstable rare ignitable Usage The words flammable and inflammable actually mean the same thing: see inflammable Derivatives flammability nounflaməˈbɪlɪtiˌflæməˈbɪlədi Factors to weigh in making a decision about insulation material include insulative value, cost, flammability, toxicity, durability, and availability. Example sentencesExamples There are now controls over the type of foams that can be used and the flammability of the covers. The guidelines focus on requirements for flammability, tear strength, abrasion resistance, washability, scrubbability, and stain resistance. Her early research was on the flammability of clothing materials, especially children's sleepwear, and processes for removing farm and garden pesticides from clothing. Its greatest disadvantage is its flammability. Origin Early 19th century: from Latin flammare, from flamma 'a flame'. Definition of flammable in US English: flammable adjectiveˈflaməb(ə)lˈflæməb(ə)l Easily set on fire. the use of highly flammable materials Example sentencesExamples The bonfire will last only as long as supply of cards, flowers and other flammable material is available, so get there early! Assemble all the really flammable material you can find, and build the smallest fire you can. It's believed one of the fires was started using paraffin and other flammable materials stored in the shed. It is a highly flammable and unstable compound, with a life of between thirty and eighty years. Kerosene is volatile, flammable and leaks very easily from containers. Any warehouse or factory holding stocks of flammable material needs to be relocated to an industrial estate. The incidents happened just hours after the fire brigade helped residents clear up the estate in the hope of removing flammable materials. It is also a time to turf out unwanted, though preferably easily flammable, things from around the house and to chuck them onto the bonfire. Fire chiefs are now warning homeowners not to leave lighted candles unattended and close to flammable materials. He said such incidents are common because of the flammable materials involved in the construction of thatched cottages. A process might be hazardous if it involves flammable or combustible materials. Whatever we did, we always did it with a bottle of something flammable, fires made a good end to the day. This is because polystyrene is a flammable material that gives off a toxic black smoke in the event of a fire. As you well know, there are some kinds of this material that are highly flammable. Against common sense and regulations, the interiors of the cars were built with flammable materials. In some places, a smoking ban is justified for safety reasons such as in confined spaces or where flammable material is present. On one occasion, an emergency route was blocked with flammable materials and on another, an exit was blocked by cars. It is thought to have been started with flammable material which caused an explosion damaging three windows. Small fires had been feeding upon flammable materials, but they were not large enough to turn on the sprinkler system. Standing or fallen dry weeds can be highly flammable fire hazards in late fall, winter and early spring. Synonyms inflammable, burnable, combustible, incendiary, unstable Usage The words flammable and inflammable mean the same thing, but flammable is preferred to avoid confusion: see inflammable Origin Early 19th century: from Latin flammare, from flamma ‘a flame’.
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