flammable

/ˈflæməbl/ /ˈflæməbəl/

noun

Any flammable substance.

Examples :

"Gasoline is a flammable. "

substance material

adjective

Capable of burning, especially a liquid.

Examples :

"Gasoline is highly flammable, so be very careful when using it. "

chemistry substance material fuel

adjective

Easily set on fire.

Examples :

"The old curtains were very flammable, so we had to replace them. "

material substance chemistry fuel

adjective

Subject to easy ignition and rapid flaming combustion.

Examples :

"The gasoline spilled on the floor was highly flammable, so we had to evacuate the classroom immediately. "

material substance chemistry fuel

Meanings

Examples :

"Gasoline is a flammable. "

Examples :

"Gasoline is highly flammable, so be very careful when using it. "

Examples :

"The old curtains were very flammable, so we had to replace them. "

Examples :

"The gasoline spilled on the floor was highly flammable, so we had to evacuate the classroom immediately. "

Related Words

gasoline noun

A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.

immediately adverb

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

classroom noun

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

substance noun

Physical matter; material.

especially adverb

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

capable adjective

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

careful adjective

Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.

ignition noun

The act of igniting.

evacuate verb

To leave or withdraw from; to quit; to retire from

combustion noun

The act or process of burning.

burning verb

To cause to be consumed by fire.

curtains noun

A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.