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combustible
adjective com·bus·ti·ble \kəm-ˈbəs-tə-bəl\
: able to be burned easily
Full Definition of COMBUSTIBLE
1
: capable of combustion
2
: easily excited <a combustible temper>
— com·bus·ti·bil·i·ty \-ˌbəs-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— combustible noun
— com·bus·ti·bly \-ˈbəs-tə-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of COMBUSTIBLE
1529
Related to COMBUSTIBLE
- Synonyms
- burnable, combustive, fiery, flammable, ignitable (also ignitible), inflammable, touchy
Rhymes with COMBUSTIBLE
COMBUSTIBLE Defined for Kids
combustible
adjective com·bus·ti·ble \kəm-ˈbə-stə-bəl\
Definition of COMBUSTIBLE for Kids
: catching fire or burning easily
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combustible
adjective com·bus·ti·ble \kəm-ˈbəs-tə-bəl\
Medical Definition of COMBUSTIBLE
: capable of combustion <combustible anesthetics>
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