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ignitable

adjective

variants also ignitible
Definition of ignitablenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignitable
  1. combustible
  2. explosive
  3. flammable
  4. inflammable
  5. combustive
Adjective
  • The products were largely designed as a harm reduction tool to help smokers transition from combustible cigarettes to a nicotine product with fewer adverse health effects.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Police also reported discovering combustible materials inside the suspect’s vehicle.
    — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 29 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
Adjective
  • The technology combines a non-flammable inorganic electrolyte, ceramic separator and an active safety mechanism while targeting fast charging, high power output and low-temperature performance.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The inspectors discovered vessels full of flammable liquid stored near combustible materials, Oklahoma station KFOR reported, in addition to fire extinguishers that weren’t properly maintained.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 10 Sep. 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
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of combustive

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“Ignitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignitable. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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