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flammable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈflæməbəl/

flammable means: Able to catch fire and burn easily.

adjective

BURNS EASILYB2

Able to catch fire and burn easily.

  • Petrol is highly flammable.
  • Keep flammable liquids away from heat.
  • The label warns that this material is flammable.

Similar words: inflammable, combustible

Opposites: nonflammable

Common phrases: highly flammable, flammable liquid, flammable materials, flammable gas

CAN BURNB2

Able to burn when exposed to enough heat or a flame.

  • Wood is flammable.
  • The test checks whether the fabric is flammable.
  • Store flammable substances in the designated cupboard.

Similar words: combustible, inflammable

Opposites: nonflammable

Common phrases: flammable material, flammable substance, flammable fabric

Questions about flammable

What does flammable mean?

Able to catch fire and burn easily.

What is flammable in other languages?

Türkçe: yanıcı · Español: inflamable · Français: inflammable · Deutsch: leicht entzündlich · Italiano: infiammabile · 日本語: 引火性の

How do you pronounce flammable?

It is pronounced /ˈflæməbəl/.

How do you use flammable in a sentence?

Petrol is highly flammable. Keep flammable liquids away from heat.

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