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combustible
The definition of combustible is something that is prone to catching fire or is being excitable or easily annoyed.
(adjective)Flammable material is an example of something that would be described as combustible.
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See combustible in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
- that catches fire and burns easily; flammable
- easily aroused; excitable; fiery
Origin: Fr < ML combustibilis: see combustion
noun
a flammable substance
Related Forms:
- combustibility noun
- combustibly adverb
See combustible in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- Capable of igniting and burning.
- Easily aroused or excited.
A substance that ignites and burns readily.
Related Forms:
- com·busˌti·bilˈi·ty noun
- com·busˈti·bly adverb
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