flammable (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈflæməbəl/

Definition

Easily set on fire and capable of burning rapidly.

Examples

• Store all flammable liquids in a cool, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight.

• The fabric of the curtains was treated with a chemical to make them less flammable.

• Workers were warned that the gas leak created a highly flammable environment in the basement.

Synonyms of flammable

Words with a similar meaning to flammable:

• burnable
• combustible
• inflammable

Antonyms of flammable

Words with the opposite meaning to flammable:

• nonflammable
• fireproof

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