flammable

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin flammare ‘to set on fire’ + the suffix -able.

[edit] Adjective

flammable

  1. Capable of burning, especially a liquid.
  2. Easily set on fire.
  3. Subject to easy ignition and rapid flaming combustion.

[edit] Synonyms

See inflammable

[edit] Antonyms

See non-flammable
See nonflammable

[edit] Translations

capable of burning
volatile
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