Pronunciation: /kəmˈbʌstəbəl/
noun a substance that is able to catch fire and burn easily
A1 Firefighters are trained to handle combustibles safely.
A2 It is important to store combustibles away from heat sources.
B1 The factory had to follow strict regulations for storing combustibles.
B2 The chemical plant had a specialized team to handle combustibles.
C1 The company invested in advanced technology to prevent combustible accidents.
C2 The expert testified that the material was highly combustible and posed a serious risk.
adjective able to catch fire and burn easily
A1 Gasoline is a combustible liquid.
A2 It is important to keep combustible materials away from open flames.
B1 The storage room contained a number of combustible chemicals.
B2 The firefighters were trained to handle combustible materials safely.
C1 The factory implemented strict safety measures to prevent accidents involving combustible substances.
C2 The experts conducted tests to determine the combustible nature of the material.
formal The storage area must be kept clear of any combustible materials.
informal Be careful with that lighter around all the combustible stuff.
slang Don't mess around with those combustibles, man. It's dangerous.
figurative Their argument was like a combustible mixture, ready to explode at any moment.
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