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flammable

adjective flam·ma·ble \ˈfla-mə-bəl\

: capable of being set on fire and of burning quickly

Full Definition of FLAMMABLE

: capable of being easily ignited and of burning quickly

— flammable noun

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Latin flammare to flame, set on fire, from flamma

First Known Use: 1813

Synonyms: burnable, combustive, fiery, combustible, ignitable (also ignitible), inflammable, touchy

Antonyms: fireproof, incombustible, nonburnable, noncombustible, nonflammable, noninflammable, unburnable

FLAMMABLE Defined for Kids

adjective flam·ma·ble \ˈfla-mə-bəl\

: capable of being easily set on fire and of burning quickly

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