COMBUSTIBLE


Meaning of COMBUSTIBLE in English

adjective

1.

capable of catching or being set on fire

combustible materials should be stored away from open fire

Synonyms: burnable, flammable, ignitable, inflammable

Related Word: comburent, combustive; burning, firing, igniting, kindling

Contrasted words: fireproof; flameproof, nonflammable; fire-resistant, fire-resistive, fire-retardant

Antonyms: incombustible, noncombustible

2.

Synonyms: excitable , agitable, alarmable, edgy, skittery, skittish, startlish, volatile

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