IGNITABLE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

ignitable

adjective

variants also ignitible

Definition of ignitable

as in combustible

capable of catching or being set on fire gasoline fumes are quite ignitable

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Recent Examples of ignitable Residents can dispose of corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive substances. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 The facility at 6411 Oak Canyon was slated to close at the end of 2025, but city leaders changed plans recently and area residents can continue to visit the site to dispose of paint cans, batteries and anything that contains corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients. — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025 The training process also exposes canines to six classifications of ignitable liquids. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 17 Nov. 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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