Meaning & Definition of word "Inflammable"

Inflammable

/ɪnˈflæm.ə.bəl/

1. Capable of catching fire and burning easily; highly flammable.
- Example: The gas station stores large quantities of inflammable liquids.
2. Easily aroused or excited; quickly provoked.
- Example: His inflammable temper often got him into trouble.
3. Dangerously combustible; susceptible to ignition.
- Example: The factory had to follow strict safety measures due to the inflammable materials used in production.
4. Notably reactive to heat or fire.
- Example: 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.

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

Example Sentence: His comments were really inflammable, stirring up the group.

Meaning: Describing a person who is quick to anger.

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