as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire some pajamas are made of inflammable material, so be careful

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Recent Examples of inflammable The bag was filled with inflammable gas. San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2023 On the other hand, the batteries are sensitive to high temperatures and inherently inflammable. Yiwen Lu, Washington Post, 27 June 2022 The mighty sequoia, protected by thick bark and with its foliage typically high above the flames, was once considered nearly inflammable. Brian Melley, Anchorage Daily News, 23 July 2022 The mighty sequoia, protected by thick bark and with its foliage typically high above the flames, was once considered nearly inflammable. Brian Melley, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for inflammable
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Adjective
  • Several structural pressures are converging to make this a uniquely combustible moment, one in which both the music industry and AI companies may see a narrow window to shape the future before external forces lock it in for them.
    Virginie Berger, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • In a release sent Monday by the City of Gladstone, preliminary findings suggest the explosion may have involved combustible materials stored at the home.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • Watkins got a nice plug from Purdy, who said he’s made several explosive plays this spring.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 5 June 2025
  • Park was allegedly in possession of an explosive recipe that was similar to that used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • The brushy habitat surrounding the golf course includes non-native eucalyptus trees, which are known for being highly flammable.
    Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
  • Lint is highly flammable, and a lint buildup in the dryer vent can lead to a buildup in the dryer itself.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 26 May 2025

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“Inflammable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammable. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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