Definition of incendiary
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: igniting combustible materials spontaneously
b
: of, relating to, or being a weapon (such as a bomb) designed to start fires
2
: tending to excite or inflame : inflammatory
incendiary speeches
4
: extremely hot
incendiary chili peppers
incendiary
noun
plural incendiaries
Definition of incendiary (Entry 2 of 2)
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