Inflammable (Adjective)
Meaning
Easily ignited.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The old, dry wood was highly inflammable and caught fire as soon as a spark landed on it.
- The factory had to be evacuated immediately due to the presence of highly inflammable chemicals in the warehouse.
- Gasoline is an extremely inflammable liquid that requires careful handling to avoid accidents.
- The warning label on the aerosol can clearly stated that the contents were highly inflammable and should be kept away from open flames.
- The fire chief was concerned that the neighborhood's abundance of dried leaves and twigs made it particularly inflammable during periods of drought.