Inflammable

/ɪnˈflæm.ə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Capable of catching fire and burning easily; highly flammable.

The gas station stores large quantities of inflammable liquids.

Easily aroused or excited; quickly provoked.

His inflammable temper often got him into trouble.

Dangerously combustible; susceptible to ignition.

The factory had to follow strict safety measures due to the inflammable materials used in production.

Notably reactive to heat or fire.

The laboratory had warnings about the inflammable solvents kept on the shelves.

From Latin 'inflammabilis', from 'in-' (not) + 'flammare' (to set on fire).

inflammable materials

Materials that can easily catch fire.

inflammable liquids

Liquids that are capable of igniting easily.

inflammable gases

Gases that can ignite and cause explosions.

combustible

Capable of catching fire and burning; flammable.

flammable

Easily set on fire; takes fire easily.

ignitable

Capable of being set on fire.

A term used to describe something that can easily cause a conflict or fight.

His comments were really inflammable, stirring up the group.

Describing a person who is quick to anger.

She's got an inflammable temper; you have to be careful what you say.