flammable

Meanings

• Adjective

  Capable of burning or igniting easily.

  - "Gasoline is a flammable liquid."
  - "Matches should be kept away from flammable materials."

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Antonyms

non-flammable , nonflammable

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Synonyms

inflammable

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Rhymes

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combustible , uncontrollable , viable

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Variants

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flammable , flammables

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'inflammo' meaning 'I ignite' or 'set on fire'.

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Trivia

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1. Flammable materials should never be stored near a heat source or open flame.

2. The earliest known use of the term 'flammable' in English was in 1721.

3. Some common flammable materials include gasoline, alcohol, and propane.

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Related Concepts

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1. Incendiary: Relating to or causing fire

2. Combustible: Capable of burning

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Culture

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Flammable has been used extensively in various fields such as chemistry, engineering, and safety regulations. In literature, it is often used metaphorically to describe emotions or situations that are intense and prone to ignite.

How to Memorize "flammable"

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   - Imagine a match being struck and the flame igniting a pile of paper. This visualization can help you remember that flammable materials can easily catch fire.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flammable' with 'fire' or 'burning'. This association can help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fans Make Fire' to remember that 'Flammable' means 'capable of burning'.

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