flammable
adjective
flam·ma·ble
ˈfla-mə-bəl 
: capable of being easily ignited and of burning quickly
flammable
noun
Synonyms
Examples of flammable in a Sentence
avoid wearing loose flammable clothing when using the blowtorch
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Propane is, however, more flammable and thus heavily regulated.
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Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
Michigan residents are invited to give their opinions on a proposal to permit flammable and corrosive materials to cross the Ambassador Bridge.
—Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024
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Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
Michigan residents are invited to give their opinions on a proposal to permit flammable and corrosive materials to cross the Ambassador Bridge.
—Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Flammable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flammable. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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flammable
adjective
flam·ma·ble
ˈflam-ə-bəl
: capable of being easily set on fire and of burning rapidly
a flammable liquid
flammability
noun
ˌflam-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
flammable
noun
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