flammability
noun
flam·ma·bil·i·ty
ˌfla-mə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: ability to support combustion
especially
: a high capacity for combustion
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The goal was to protect the lives of people in various industrial or storage locations where a fire hazard was possible or imminent, and where the surrounding materials’ flammability was not immediately apparent.
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Miscanthus is an ornamental grass that can pose a greater risk in terms of flammability.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
For example, building codes do not regulate the spacing of homes and the flammability of certain materials.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
In terms of the latter, its inherent flammability has led to many EV fires over the years, which is clearly not ideal.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Miscanthus is an ornamental grass that can pose a greater risk in terms of flammability.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
For example, building codes do not regulate the spacing of homes and the flammability of certain materials.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
In terms of the latter, its inherent flammability has led to many EV fires over the years, which is clearly not ideal.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for flammability
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“Flammability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flammability. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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