Inflammability (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being easily ignited and burning rapidly.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The fire marshal tested the inflammability of the new fabric to ensure it met safety standards.
- The dry underbrush had a high inflammability due to the prolonged drought, making it a fire hazard.
- The scientist studied the inflammability of various materials to develop new fire-resistant coatings.
- The company was sued for producing a product with high inflammability that caused a devastating house fire.
- The firefighter warned the public about the inflammability of gasoline vapors and the importance of proper storage.