flammable

flam·ma·ble

adj \ˈfla-mə-bəl\

Definition of FLAMMABLE

: capable of being easily ignited and of burning quickly

— flammable noun

Examples of FLAMMABLE

1. <avoid wearing loose flammable clothing when using the blowtorch>

Origin of FLAMMABLE

Latin flammare to flame, set on fire, from flamma

First Known Use: 1813

Related to FLAMMABLE

Synonyms: burnable, combustive, fiery, combustible, ignitable (also ignitible), inflammable, touchy

Antonyms: fireproof, incombustible, nonburnable, noncombustible, nonflammable, noninflammable, unburnable

Related Words: explosive, incendiary

Near Antonyms: nonexplosive

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