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flammability
[flam-uh-bil-i-tee]
noun
the quality of burning or igniting easily.
The potential fire hazard depends on the flammability of the liquids being stored, their total quantity, and the type of container in which they are stored.
Other Word Forms
- nonflammability noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of flammability1
Example Sentences
We’ve seen this in some of our experimental work and in other studies that test the flammability of ornamental landscaping.
But given the flammability of Southern California, which will soon be rebuilding and replanting after massive destruction from the recent fires, what kind of trees are safest?
The order comes after the commission sued Amazon in 2021 over allegations that the company distributed unsafe products from third-party sellers, including faulty carbon monoxide detectors and children’s pajamas that failed flammability tests.
The building's exterior, Puchades explains, featured a polyurethane material that is no longer in wide use due to fears over flammability.
Its significantly lower flammability could greatly reduce the fire risks inherent in these batteries.
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