Inflammability: meaning, definitions and examples

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inflammability

 

[ ɪnˌflæməˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fire safety

Inflammability refers to the quality of a substance that can easily ignite and burn. It is an important property in fire safety considerations, as highly inflammable materials pose a greater risk of combustion under certain conditions.

Synonyms

burnability, combustibility, flammability

Examples of usage

  • Gasoline has high inflammability, which makes it dangerous near open flames.
  • During the fire drill, we learned about the inflammability of different materials.
  • The inflammability of certain chemicals requires special storage precautions.

Translations

Translations of the word "inflammability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inflamabilidade

🇮🇳 जलनशीलता

🇩🇪 Entflammbarkeit

🇮🇩 kebakaran

🇺🇦 займистість

🇵🇱 palność

🇯🇵 可燃性

🇫🇷 inflammabilité

🇪🇸 inflammabilidad

🇹🇷 yanıcılık

🇰🇷 인화성

🇸🇦 قابلية الاشتعال

🇨🇿 hořlavost

🇸🇰 horľavosť

🇨🇳 可燃性

🇸🇮 vnetljivost

🇮🇸 brennivand

🇰🇿 жанғыштық

🇬🇪 ანთებისუნარი

🇦🇿 yandırıcılıq

🇲🇽 inflammabilidad

Word origin

The term 'inflammability' is derived from the Latin word 'inflammare,' meaning 'to set on fire.' This prefix 'in-' denotes 'into' or 'upon,' suggesting the action of igniting. The word has been in use since the early 19th century, primarily in the context of safety and chemistry. Over time, 'flammability' has become a more common term in scientific discussions, often used interchangeably, though 'inflammability' emphasizes the capability to catch fire easily. The growing understanding of fire hazards has made this concept crucial for various industries, particularly during the development of safety standards and regulations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,014 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.