combustible
IPA: kʌmbˈʌstʌbʌɫ
noun
- A material that is capable of burning.
adjective
- Capable of burning.
- (figurative, dated) Easily kindled or excited; quick; fiery; irascible.
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Examples of "combustible" in Sentences
- The combustible fluids are burned in the gas turbine engine.
- The acid is combustible and corrosive, capable of causing burns.
- Based on the combustible material involved, the fire can be classified.
- The temporary sealing material was highly combustible, and caught fire.
- Combustible shale gas is burned in the ball heater to reheat the ceramic balls.