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inflammable

UK
/ɪnˈflæm.ə.bəl/
US
/ɪnˈflæm.ə.bəl/

Translations

inflammableadjective
more inflammable
Comp.
most inflammable
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈflæm.ə.bəl/
US
/ɪnˈflæm.ə.bəl/
inflammableAu sens figuré, pour un tempérament ou des émotions facilement excités.
His inflammable temper often got him into trouble during heated debates.
Son tempérament inflammable lui attirait souvent des ennuis pendant les débats animés.
The curtains in the old theater were made of an inflammable material.
Les rideaux de l'ancien théâtre étaient faits d'un matériau inflammable.
Additional translations
combustibleS'emploie surtout dans un registre technique ou pour insister sur la facilité à brûler.
Synonyms
burnable
flammable
combustible
ignitable
Antonyms
nonflammable
fireproof
inflammablenoun
inflammables
pl
UK
/ɪnˈflæməbl/
US
/ɪnˈflæməbl/
Occasionally used countably/uncountably to denote any substance that burns easily (‘keep away from inflammables’).
Additional translations
inflammableEmploi substantivé rare, surtout technique.

Definitions

inflammableadjective
Easily set on fire; capable of burning quickly.
The curtains in the old theater were made of an inflammable material, posing a significant fire hazard.
Easily aroused or excited, especially in terms of emotions or temper.
His inflammable temper often got him into trouble during heated debates.
inflammablenoun
A substance that is easily set on fire.
Store all inflammables in a well-ventilated cabinet.
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