“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
COMBUSTIBLE
combustible
(adjective) capable of igniting and burning
combustible, combustible material
(noun) a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
combustible (comparative more combustible, superlative most combustible)
Capable of burning
(figurative) Easily kindled or excited; quick; fiery; irascible.
Antonyms
• incombustible
Noun
combustible (plural combustibles)
A material that is capable of burning.
Source: Wiktionary
Com*bus"ti*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. combustble.]
1. Capable of taking fire and burning; apt to catch fire; inflammable. Sin is to the soul like fire to combustible matter. South.
2. Ea Arnold was a combustible character. W. Irving.
Com*bus"ti*ble, n.
Definition: A substance that may bee set on fire, or which is liable to take fire and burn. All such combustibles as are cheap enough for common use go under the name of fuel. Ure.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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