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combustible

flammable / burnable / fuel
AdjectiveNoun
pl: combustibles

This term describes a specific chemical property of materials that can ignite. While it is often used in technical or safety contexts to describe hazards, it carries a neutral, descriptive tone rather than an inherently dangerous one, though it implies a potential for risk. When used as a noun, the word refers to the substance itself. In this capacity, it is a countable noun, meaning one can refer to different types of combustibles, such as gasoline or dry timber, as individual items or categories of materials.

Meanings

Adjective

Able to catch fire and burn easily.

"The warehouse was filled with combustible materials like cardboard and oil."

Noun

A substance that is capable of catching fire and burning.

"The fuel tank was filled with a highly volatile combustible."

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