Definition of combustible
Adjectives
capable of igniting and burning
- Synonyms:
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burnable, ignitable, ignitible
capable of burning
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comburant, comburent, combustive
supporting combustion
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flammable, inflammable
easily ignited
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ignescent
can emit sparks or burst into flame
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incendiary
capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily
- Antonyms:
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noncombustible
not capable of igniting and burning
- incombustible
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fireproof
impervious to damage by fire
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fire-resistant, fire-resisting, fire-resistive, fire-retardant
difficult to burn
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flame-retardant, flameproof
resistant to catching fire
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nonflammable
impossible to ignite
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Nouns
a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
- Synonyms:
- combustible material
- Type of:
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fuel
a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
Vocabulary Lists for combustible
- venomous
- minstrel
- lubricate
- waft
- illuminate