combustible

adjective

Pronunciation: /kəmˈbʌstəbl/

Definition

Capable of catching fire and burning easily.

Examples

• Store all combustible materials away from the fireplace to prevent a house fire.

• The dry grass in the field became highly combustible during the long summer drought.

• Engineers designed the new building using non-combustible materials to ensure maximum safety.

Synonyms of combustible

Words with a similar meaning to combustible:

• flammable
• inflammable
• ignitable

Antonyms of combustible

Words with the opposite meaning to combustible:

• non-combustible
• fireproof

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