flammable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of FLAMMABLE

capable of catching or being set on fire <avoid wearing loose flammable clothing when using the blowtorch>

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

Related Words explosive, incendiary

Near Antonyms nonexplosive

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

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