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also ignitible
as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire
gasoline fumes are quite ignitable
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Recent Examples of ignitable
The facility at 6411 Oak Canyon was slated to close at the end of 2025, but city leaders changed plans recently and area residents can continue to visit the site to dispose of paint cans, batteries and anything that contains corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients.
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Victoria Le, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The training process also exposes canines to six classifications of ignitable liquids.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Victoria Le, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The training process also exposes canines to six classifications of ignitable liquids.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignitable
Adjective
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The combustible mix of sensual spitfire and mama-bear ferocity has made Angela a controversial presence on the show.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Black and white interactions—each coming out of segregated environments—could at times prove a combustible brew for military officers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Russian sources indicate that Sarma can employ a range of existing and future 300 mm munitions, including high-explosive and guided rockets.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The statement said the attacker on Friday opened fire on security guards who tried to stop him at the main gate before detonating his explosive vest after reaching the mosque's inner gate.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The incident, which released flammable hydrocarbons, injured four workers and forced 14 schools into lockdown.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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And what wasn’t a warehouse was a small manufacturing building, likely filled with flammable chemicals.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Luckily, the cartoon cat didn't explode, as the balloon was filled with non-inflammable helium.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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Police found the construction company name on inflammable polystyrene boards that firefighters found blocking some windows at the apartment complex.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Ignitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignitable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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