BURNABLE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

burnable

adjective

Definition of burnable

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 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

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Adjective

Fallen leaves, tree needles, bark, storing firewood and other combustible materials all must be removed from this area, according to a summary of the draft regulation.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Nearly all the fires were ignited with a lighter and combustible material, the affidavit reads.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of combustible

Adjective

The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
The rift widened in the wake of the couple’s explosive sit-down with Oprah Winfrey, their Netflix docuseries and Harry’s tell-all memoir.

— Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of explosive

Adjective

Homeowners would also be required to manage flammable vegetation to create defensible space, like making sure tree branches are 10 feet from a house or structure.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
Any individual who uses such equipment near wildlands must clear flammable vegetation around a specific work area and maintain firefighting tools.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of flammable

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

Definition of inflammable

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