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Inflammable: meaning, definitions and examples

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inflammable

 

[ ษชnหˆflรฆmษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

flammable material

Easily set on fire; combustible. Inflammable is often mistakenly thought to mean non-flammable or not combustible, due to the prefix in-. However, it actually means the opposite.

Synonyms

combustible, flammable, ignitable.

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Word Description / Examples
inflammable

Use in technical or safety instructions to indicate that something can easily catch fire and burn.

  • Keep away from inflammable materials
  • Inflammable liquids should be stored properly
combustible

Use to describe materials that can burn when exposed to a flame or heat, often used in safety warnings or technical contexts.

  • Store combustible substances in a cool, dry place
  • The building materials are combustible
flammable

Commonly used in everyday language to indicate that something can easily catch fire. Often seen on warning labels and signs.

  • Flammable liquids are prohibited
  • This spray is highly flammable
ignitable

Use in scientific or technical contexts to describe substances that can catch fire when exposed to a spark or flame.

  • Handle ignitable vapors with care
  • Keep ignitable materials away from open flames

Examples of usage

  • Inflammable materials should be stored in a safe place.
  • Be careful with inflammable liquids around open flames.

Translations

Translations of the word "inflammable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inflamรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคตเคฒเคจเคถเฅ€เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entzรผndbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mudah terbakar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะนะผะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚atwopalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏ็‡ƒๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inflammable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inflamable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yanฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธํ™”์„ฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุจู„ ู„ู„ุงุดุชุนุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hoล™lavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horฤพavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜“็‡ƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vnetljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eldfimur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะท ั‚าฑั‚ะฐะฝะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ‘แƒแƒ— แƒ›แƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yanan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inflamable

Etymology

The word 'inflammable' originates from the Latin word 'inflammare', which means 'to set on fire'. The prefix 'in-' in English usually indicates a negative, but in this case, it is an intensifier. This has led to confusion over the meaning of 'inflammable', as many people mistakenly believe it means non-flammable. The word has been in use since the 16th century.

See also: enflame, flambeau, flamboyance, flamboyant, flamelet, flamer, flames, flamethrower, flaming, flammable, inflame, inflaming, inflammation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,970, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.