combustible
adjective
com·bus·ti·ble
kəm-ˈbə-stə-bəl 
1
: capable of combustion
combustible materials, such as paper, leaves, and sawdust
combustible gases
2
: easily excited
a combustible temper
The coach had to keep the combustible players under control.
Synonyms
Examples of combustible in a Sentence
The fuel is highly combustible.
don't store oily rags and other combustible materials in a hot attic
Recent Examples on the Web
Remove combustible sheds or other outbuildings within 30 feet of the home.
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John Woolfolk, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Mountain and forest ecosystems will probably see less fire activity because late winter and spring snowpack tends to melt gradually, promoting wetter soils and less combustible vegetation in the summertime.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Mars in Pisces adds a combustible vibe to your home and family dynamic.
—USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
The expansion of products beyond cigarettes is part of Altria’s changing messaging towards harm reduction, promoting products less harmful than combustible tobacco.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024
Their relationship is a balancing act between their love for each other and their combustible personal issues.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Making this combustible situation still worse are international actors who benefit from stoking conflict.
—Phil Klay, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
The combustible atmosphere sparked concerns that Ramadan — which began on March 10 this year — might bring unrest across Jerusalem and the West Bank.
—Sufian Taha, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Falling gas prices have slowed the urgency among consumers to make a switch from combustible engines.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 29 Feb. 2024
John Woolfolk, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Mountain and forest ecosystems will probably see less fire activity because late winter and spring snowpack tends to melt gradually, promoting wetter soils and less combustible vegetation in the summertime.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Mars in Pisces adds a combustible vibe to your home and family dynamic.
—USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
The expansion of products beyond cigarettes is part of Altria’s changing messaging towards harm reduction, promoting products less harmful than combustible tobacco.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024
Their relationship is a balancing act between their love for each other and their combustible personal issues.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Making this combustible situation still worse are international actors who benefit from stoking conflict.
—Phil Klay, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
The combustible atmosphere sparked concerns that Ramadan — which began on March 10 this year — might bring unrest across Jerusalem and the West Bank.
—Sufian Taha, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Falling gas prices have slowed the urgency among consumers to make a switch from combustible engines.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 29 Feb. 2024
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combustible
adjective
com·bus·ti·ble
kəm-ˈbəs-tə-bəl
1
: capable of being burned
2
: catching fire or burning easily
combustible
noun
Medical Definition
combustible
adjective
com·bus·ti·ble
kəm-ˈbəs-tə-bəl
: capable of combustion
combustible anesthetics
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