Burnable

/ˈbɜrnəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Capable of being burned; able to combust.

The forest is filled with burnable materials that can easily catch fire.

Suitable for combustion in a fire for the purpose of energy production or disposal.

We need to separate the burnable waste from the recyclable materials.

Referring to products or substances that can be used as fuel.

The firewood we have is all burnable and perfect for the winter.

From the verb 'burn' + the suffix '-able', indicating capability.

burnable waste

Refers to waste materials that can be incinerated.

burnable materials

Materials that can be used as fuel.

burnable items

Items that can be safely burned.

burn

To consume fuel or material with fire.

burning

The act of consuming or being consumed by fire.

combustion

A process of burning something.