Combustible
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Combustible is an adjective meaning Capable of burning.
Meaning
Capable of burning.
More Meanings
- (figurative, dated) Easily kindled or excited; quick; fiery; irascible.
- A material that is capable of burning.
- (tobacco industry) A cigarette or a similar product intended for smoking, as opposed to an electronic cigarette.
Example Sentences
Arnold, however, was a combustible character.
Sin is to the soul like fire to combustible matter.
A wheel, wrapt in combustibles, was kindled and rolled down the hill.
The world’s richest man has inserted himself in some of the world’s most combustible conflicts.
Word Forms
- combustibles
Synonyms for combustible
Depending on context, synonyms include flammable, rich, incendiary, ignescent, fuel, inflammable.
Antonyms for combustible
Common opposites include incombustible, noncombustible, nonflammable, noninflammable, unflammable, fireproof.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ignitible, ignitable, flammable, inflammable, burnable, incendiary.
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