combustible

/kɒmˈbʌstɪbəl/ KOM-buh-stib-ul

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of burning or catching fire; highly flammable

“The combustible materials in the warehouse posed a significant fire hazard.”

2. noun

a substance that can catch fire or burn easily

“The firefighters had to extinguish the flames from the combustible debris.”

Synonyms

  • flammable
  • inflammable

Antonyms

  • fire-resistant
  • non-flammable