FLAMMABLE

flammable, inflammable

(adjective) easily ignited

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

flammable (comparative more flammable, superlative most flammable)

Capable of burning, especially a liquid.

Easily set on fire.

Subject to easy ignition and rapid flaming combustion.

Synonyms

• inflammable

Antonyms

• non-flammable, nonflammable

Noun

flammable (plural flammables)

Any flammable substance.

Source: Wiktionary


Flam"ma*ble, a.

Definition: Inflammable. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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