CEFR B2

flammable

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: burnable, combustible, inflammable

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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.

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