inflammability

noun

in·​flam·​ma·​bil·​i·​ty (ˌ)inˌflaməˈbilətē How to pronounce inflammability (audio)
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: the quality or state of being inflammable : tendency to ignite readily

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“Inflammability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflammability. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

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