as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire
with such a highly combustive inventory, the ropewalk was engulfed in flames in a matter of minutes
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Recent Examples of combustive
That’s made the voter roll controversy particularly combustive in West Bengal, where almost a third of the 90 million-strong population are Muslim and where the BJP has been making inroads in recent years.
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Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combustive
Adjective
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Lumber mills are major sources of combustible dust.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The department doesn't believe the explosion was sparked by the wastewater treatment plant's digester gas, combustible materials, or any of the plant's operations' explosive hazards.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Scott says one explosive power training session per week is great for beginners.—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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The International Committee of the Red Cross said 2025 was the worst year for civilians in a decade, with more than 900 people killed or wounded by explosive devices.—
Ines Capdevila,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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“Combustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combustive. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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