combustible Definition
com·bus·tible (kəm bus′tə bəl)
adjective
- that catches fire and burns easily; flammable
- 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.
Inflammable
flammable, burnable, ignitable; see inflammable.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.
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