Fire Prevention Vocabulary

noun a substance that is able to catch fire and burn easily

adjective able to catch fire and burn easily

• The storage area must be kept clear of any combustible materials.
• Be careful with that lighter around all the combustible stuff.
• Don't mess around with those combustibles, man. It's dangerous.
• Their argument was like a combustible mixture, ready to explode at any moment.

adjective Inflammable is an adjective that describes something that is easily set on fire or capable of being easily ignited.

• It is important to store inflammable materials in a safe and secure location.
• Be careful with that inflammable gas, it's highly flammable!
• Don't mess around with inflammable stuff, you could get seriously hurt.
• His temper was like an inflammable substance, ready to explode at any moment.