flammability
noun
flam·ma·bil·i·ty
ˌfla-mə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: ability to support combustion
especially
: a high capacity for combustion
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Because the fire risks of this technology are very real, flammability standards are being implemented that aim to reduce them.
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Arlene Blum, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Vents: Reducing risk from vents is easy and affordable and can drastically reduce the flammability of your home.
—Bryce Young Christopher Moran, WIRED, 20 July 2024
At that time, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) revised mattress standards to require that mattresses meet flammability standards.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Plus, modern vehicles have a lot more plastic — nearly 10% of their overall weight today vs. less than 3% in the 1970s — increasing their flammability.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
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Arlene Blum, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Vents: Reducing risk from vents is easy and affordable and can drastically reduce the flammability of your home.
—Bryce Young Christopher Moran, WIRED, 20 July 2024
At that time, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) revised mattress standards to require that mattresses meet flammability standards.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Plus, modern vehicles have a lot more plastic — nearly 10% of their overall weight today vs. less than 3% in the 1970s — increasing their flammability.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Flammability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flammability. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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