INFLAMMABLE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

inflammable

adjective

in-ˈfla-mə-bəl

Definition of inflammable

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 And all this against an inflammable backdrop of geopolitical crises including but not limited to the Israel-Hamas war and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. — John Leicester, Quartz, 15 Apr. 2024 Initial checks showed the fire, which mostly affected a wing for critically ill patients, was caused by inflammable painting material at a ward under renovation, the officials said. — Reuters, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2023 At the crime scene in Madison, authorities found jars with pieces of clothing, inflammable liquid and burn marks. — Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2023 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 See All Example Sentences for inflammable

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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

Instead of striking the target with an explosive warhead, the laser transfers energy into the target’s surface.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
In December 2024, Ellaboudy took sick leave from his employment because he was exposed to highly concentrated nitric acid, which is used to make explosive materials.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of explosive

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The chemical is highly corrosive, toxic when inhaled or touched, and flammable under specific concentrations.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 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

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