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combustive

adjective

Definition of combustivenext
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 But, rolling deep with indie rock/folk torchbearers the Shins and combustive alt-rockers Silversun Pickups? — Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 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. — Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combustive
  1. combustible
  2. explosive
Adjective
  • There’s been no payback so far in terms of results and De Zerbi — a combustible Italian coach — is under growing pressure heading into a long international break.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Much of their consternation stems from the fact that the DWP plan provides no specifics about where the hydrogen will come from, or how the highly combustible material will be transported to the power plant and stored there.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of combustible
Adjective
  • Introduce interesting relationships that are either going to be explosive or last long into the season.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The opening was explosive and cohosted by stylist June Ambrose, with a guest list ranging from Jay-Z to Penélope Cruz.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of explosive

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“Combustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combustive. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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