Burnable: meaning, definitions and examples

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burnable

 

[ หˆbษœrnษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general use

Burnable refers to a substance that can be ignited and consumed by fire. It indicates the ability of a material to catch fire and undergo combustion. Generally, materials like wood, paper, and certain types of fuels are considered burnable.

Synonyms

combustible, flammable, ignitable.

Examples of usage

  • This wood is highly burnable.
  • Only burnable materials should be used in the fireplace.
  • Make sure to separate burnable waste from recyclable materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "burnable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น queimรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเคพเคจเฅ‡ เคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช brennbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dapat dibakar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ palny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‡ƒ็„ผๅฏ่ƒฝใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brรปlable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quemable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yakฤฑlabilir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ์†Œ ๊ฐ€๋Šฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุจู„ ู„ู„ุงุญุชุฑุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hoล™lavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horฤพavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ็‡ƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gorljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brennandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฝา“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yanan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quemable

Etymology

The term 'burnable' is derived from the root word 'burn,' which comes from the Old English 'byrnian,' meaning to consume with fire. The suffix '-able' suggests capability or suitabilityโ€”thus, 'burnable' literally means capable of being burned. The usage of the word has evolved with the development of fire safety standards and recycling programs, where distinguishing between burnable and non-burnable waste has become increasingly important. In modern contexts, 'burnable' often appears in discussions of energy sources, waste management, and environmental considerations, reflecting a growing awareness of sustainability and fire safety.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,017, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.