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combustible Definition

com·bus·tible (kəm bustə bəl)

adjective

  1. that catches fire and burns easily; flammable
  2. easily aroused; excitable; fiery

Etymology: Fr < ML combustibilis: see combustion

noun

a flammable substance

combustible Related Forms

com·bus′·tibil·ity noun com·bus·tibly adverb

combustible Synonyms

combustible

modif.

  1. Inflammable

    flammable, burnable, ignitable; see inflammable.

  2. Easily aroused

    passionate, fiery, volatile; see excitable, irritable.

combustible Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • non: Most common substances which are combustible such as wood dust can become explosive but mineral dusts, being non combustible, cannot.
  • other: Never place candles on top of a TV or other plastic combustible surfaces.
  • colorless: Carbon dioxide is colorless, non combustible with a faintly acid smell, has a suffocating effect and is heavier than air.

Modifies a noun

  • vapor: Offering a high level of sensitivity to combustible organic vapors it also ensures dependable warnings in the event of explosive hazards.
  • dust: Notes: 1. Layers, deposits and heaps of combustible dust must be considered as any other source which can form an explosive atmosphere.
  • material: The area above the hob enclosed by the dotted lines must be clear of combustible material.
  • liquid: An example of such statement would be " flammable or combustible liquids in plastic containers are never stored " .
  • substance: Tests failed to show any traces of any combustible substances.
  • gas: These motors are designed to prevent the ignition of combustible gas or dust in the atmosphere.

Modifying Another Word

  • highly: Also the inclusion of highly combustible objects is a fire hazard.
  • potentially: Smoking should only be permitted in specified areas away from potentially combustible materials.
  • easily: This includes the following measures: General Garbage - Items which are easily combustible may be burnt without offending local sensibilities.
  • not: You see it is not combustible, nor does it support combustion.
  • very: Back to Top Oils Darren Dowling Oils are generally very combustible.

Noun used with modifier

  • anything: Ashes are what remains of anything combustible after it has been burned.
  • non-: If the construction is not substantially non- combustible it must be sited at least one meter from any boundary.
  • %: Despite the fact that ASR consists of over 60 % combustible plastics, it is currently disposed of in landfills in the US.