burnable

Definition of burnablenext
as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire don't put something so burnable as a towel next to the stove

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Recent Examples of burnable The burnable vegetation on the sparse landscapes surrounding these homes is coyote brush and sage, not forest. — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 While commercial applications are still years away, the implications of a non-toxic, un-burnable capacitor are massive. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026 Following fire officials’ recommendations can mean clearing defensible space around homes, replacing fire-prone plants and limiting or removing burnable material, such as wood fencing and sheds. — Elizabeth A. Logan, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnable
Adjective
  • The political situation in Israel adds a combustible variable.
    — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The latest friction and finger-pointing between the two leaders is yet another data point in what has been at times a combustible relationship.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Dallas got thoroughly embarrassed at home by a winless Buccaneers squad, surrendering 241 rushing yards and making an 0-4 offense look explosive.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Tackling has fallen off again The explosive plays aren’t just coming from big plays downfield.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • As for the yard, residents clear dead debris and remove anything flammable near the house.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The design aims to improve resistance to temperature extremes while reducing the fire hazards associated with flammable liquid electrolytes.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Many works of Georges Méliès are even believed to have been burned as the original negatives, as the nitrate film stock is incredibly fragile and inflammable.
    — Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Flammable and inflammable mean the same thing.
    — Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026

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“Burnable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnable. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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