combustive

/kəmˈbʌstɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

tending to cause or promote combustion; highly flammable.

“The highly combustive materials stored in the warehouse posed a significant fire risk.”

2. noun

the quality of being combustive

“The combustive properties of the new fuel source made it a popular choice for industry.”

Synonyms

  • flammable
  • inflammable

Antonyms

  • nonflammable
  • noninflammable