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flammable
/ˈflæməbəl/
adj 4noun 1
Collocations
2(adj.)
VERBS
be
ADV
highly
Petrol is highly flammable, so we must keep it away from heat and open flames.
Definitions
adj
1
Capable of burning.
flammable liquid
2
Easily set on fire.
3
Easily set on fire.
4
Very likely to cause fighting or controversy; extremely contentious.
In considering the possible commitment of U.S. forces to South Vietnam , the Joint Chiefs of Staff have reviewed the overall critical situation in Southeast Asia with particular emphasis upon the present highly flammable situation in South Vietnam.
They could stuff their ears with cotton, but they could not, after all, fight such flammable ideas ( at least not in the public squares where Attucks's war whoops could still be heard ).
noun
1
Any flammable substance.
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Synonyms
adjective — easily ignited
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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flammable liquid
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In considering the possible commitment of U.S. forces to South Vietnam , the Joint Chiefs of Staff have reviewed the overall critical situation in Southeast Asia with particular emphasis upon the pres
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They could stuff their ears with cotton, but they could not, after all, fight such flammable ideas ( at least not in the public squares where Attucks's war whoops could still be heard ).
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Gasoline is more flammable than fuel oil.
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Wood is flammable.
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That is flammable.
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