flammability
ˌflæməˈbɪləti
flammabilities
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Definition of flammability - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
ignitionTECH.the quality of igniting and burning quicklyTECH.
  • The flammability of dry leaves is a fire hazard.
combustibility ignitability inflammability
2.
general propertyTECH.the condition of being able to catch fireTECH.
  • The flammability of the fabric was tested in the lab.
combustibility ignitability inflammability
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Origin of flammability

Latin, flamma (flame) + ability (capacity)

Terms with flammability included in their meaning

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flammability
capable of catching fire or burning
chemistry
substance known for high flammability
flammability
capability of being burned or set on fire
flammability
easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly

Examples of flammability in a sentence

  • Experts warned about the flammability of certain household items.
  • They assessed the flammability of the new building materials.
  • Understanding the flammability of chemicals is crucial for safety.

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  1. French:inflammabilité, flammabilité, ...
  2. German:Entflammbarkeit, Feuergefährlichkeit, ...
  3. Italian:infiammabilità, ...
  4. Spanish:inflamabilidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:inflamabilidade, ...
  6. Chinese:易燃性, ...
  7. Japanese:可燃性, ...
  8. Arabic:قابِلِيَّة الِاشْتِعال, قابِلِيَّة الحَرِيق, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּלִיקוּת, ...
  10. Russian:воспламеняемость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:займистість, ...
  12. Hindi:ज्वलनशीलता, जलने की प्रवृत्ति, ...
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