flammable
adjective/ˈflæməbəl/
Frequency rank: #10,950 most common English word
Meaning
Easily set on fire; capable of burning quickly.
Example sentence
Workers must store flammable materials in specially designed safety cabinets.
Synonyms & related words
- combustible
- inflammable
- explosive
- burnable
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