tinderbox
(noun) a box for holding tinder
tinderbox
(noun) a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence; “the Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
tinderbox (plural tinderboxes)
A small container containing flint, steel, and tinder (dry, finely-divided fibrous matter), once used to help kindle a fire.
(by extension) a place that is so dry and hot that there is danger of fire.
(by extension) a potentially dangerous situation.
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Source: Wiktionary
1 May 2025
(adjective) of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; “economic growth”; “aspects of social, political, and economical life”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
