flammable
adjective
flam·ma·ble
ˈfla-mə-bəl 
: capable of being easily ignited and of burning quickly
flammable
noun
Synonyms
Examples of flammable in a Sentence
avoid wearing loose flammable clothing when using the blowtorch
Recent Examples on the Web
The Library of Congress estimates that about 70 percent of all silent films have been lost due to time, improper storage and the flammable chemicals used to make them.
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Cathy Free, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Fremont police arrested the man on suspicion of arson of property, while Newark police arrested him on suspicion of possession of a flammable material with intent to set fire to a structure.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The ship was carrying 56 containers of corrosive, flammable material and batteries, some of which were breached, according to NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy.
—Rohan Mattu, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
Then, the attackers used a flammable liquid to set fire to the premises of the large concert hall, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee, which said many of the victims perished after inhaling the toxic fumes.
—Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2024
The second concern involved hundreds of feet of protective tape used to cover the wiring harnesses inside the Starliner vehicle, which was discovered to be flammable.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 Mar. 2024
Homeowners who clean up flammable debris and vegetation from around their properties and have certain types of roofs, vents and windows on their homes, are supposed to be eligible for discounts.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
The shooting came more than a month after surveillance video captured a man allegedly throwing lit containers of flammable liquid at a group of people on a New York City subway platform.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2024
And thriving in these flammable forests were eight-foot-long millipedes and hawk-sized dragonfly relatives.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
Cathy Free, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Fremont police arrested the man on suspicion of arson of property, while Newark police arrested him on suspicion of possession of a flammable material with intent to set fire to a structure.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The ship was carrying 56 containers of corrosive, flammable material and batteries, some of which were breached, according to NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy.
—Rohan Mattu, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
Then, the attackers used a flammable liquid to set fire to the premises of the large concert hall, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee, which said many of the victims perished after inhaling the toxic fumes.
—Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2024
The second concern involved hundreds of feet of protective tape used to cover the wiring harnesses inside the Starliner vehicle, which was discovered to be flammable.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 Mar. 2024
Homeowners who clean up flammable debris and vegetation from around their properties and have certain types of roofs, vents and windows on their homes, are supposed to be eligible for discounts.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
The shooting came more than a month after surveillance video captured a man allegedly throwing lit containers of flammable liquid at a group of people on a New York City subway platform.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2024
And thriving in these flammable forests were eight-foot-long millipedes and hawk-sized dragonfly relatives.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
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flammable
adjective
flam·ma·ble
ˈflam-ə-bəl
: capable of being easily set on fire and of burning rapidly
a flammable liquid
flammability
noun
ˌflam-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
flammable
noun
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