Flammability: meaning, definitions and examples

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flammability

 

[ flรฆmษ™หˆbษชlษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fire safety

Flammability refers to the ability of a substance to ignite and burn. It is an essential property in determining how materials react when exposed to fire or heat. Substances with high flammability can catch fire easily, posing significant fire hazards. It is crucial in various industries, such as construction and manufacturing, to assess flammability to ensure proper safety measures. Knowledge of flammability helps in the safe handling and storage of combustible materials.

Synonyms

combustibility, fire risk, inflammability

Examples of usage

  • This fabric has high flammability and should be kept away from open flames.
  • The flammability of gasoline makes it dangerous to store near heat sources.
  • Safety regulations require testing the flammability of all new building materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "flammability" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inflamabilidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเคจเคถเฅ€เคฒเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brennbarkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebakaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ัŽั‡ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ palnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏ็‡ƒๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inflammabilitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inflamabilidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yanฤฑcฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธํ™”์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุจู„ูŠุฉ ุงู„ุงุดุชุนุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hoล™lavost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horฤพavosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ็‡ƒๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gorenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ logandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฝา“ั‹ัˆั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒฅแƒšแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alovlanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inflamabilidad

Etymology

The word 'flammability' comes from the Latin root 'flammare', which means 'to set on fire'. It was first coined in the early 20th century to describe the ease with which a substance can ignite and burn. The term gained popularity in fire safety regulations and material science as the understanding of fire and material properties advanced. Previously, the word 'inflammability' was often used, but 'flammability' has since become the preferred term in scientific and safety contexts. As society has become more aware of fire hazards, understanding flammability has become increasingly important in various sectors, including transportation, building materials, and consumer products, leading to improved safety standards.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,434, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.