flammable
Meaning
Easily capable of catching fire and burning quickly.
💡 Be aware that 'flammable' and 'inflammable' mean the same thing, both indicating something can catch fire easily.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
In
the
communal
kitchen
of
the
research
building
,
a
postgraduate
student
tidied
the
shelves
while
reflecting
on
safety
protocols
.
She
noticed
a
conspicuous
label
on
an
aerosol
can
that
warned
the
contents
were
flammable
and
advised
careful
handling
.
Although
the
container
seemed
small
,
she
understood
that
even
modest
quantities
of
solvent
could
ignite
if
stored
improperly
.
She
therefore
moved
the
can
to
a
ventilated
cabinet
and
labelled
it
clearly
,
provided
that
the
rest
of
the
team
adhered
to
the
same
precautionary
measures
.
When
colleagues
arrived
she
explained
the
rationale
calmly
and
suggested
a
brief
review
of
the
building's
storage
policy
,
which
many
had
overlooked
.
Nobody
panicked
;
instead
they
agreed
that
increased
awareness
and
minor
adjustments
to
routine
behaviour
would
minimise
potential
hazards
.
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