Flammable vs. Inflammable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Flammable and Inflammable
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Definitions
Flammable
Easily set on fire
The use of highly flammable materials
Inflammable
Easily set on fire
Inflammable materials
Flammable
Easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly.
Inflammable
A substance which is easily set on fire.
Flammable
Capable of burning, especially a liquid.
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Inflammable
Easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly; flammable. See Usage Note at flammable.
Flammable
Easily set on fire.
Inflammable
Quickly or easily aroused to strong emotion; excitable.
Flammable
Subject to easy ignition and rapid flaming combustion.
Inflammable
Capable of burning; easily set on fire.
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Flammable
Any flammable substance.
Inflammable
(figuratively) Easily excited; set off by the slightest excuse; easily enraged or inflamed.
Flammable
Inflammable.
Inflammable
(nonstandard) Incapable of burning; not easily set on fire.
Flammable
Possible to burn
Inflammable
Any inflammable substance.
Inflammable
Capable of being easily set fire; easily enkindled; combustible; as, inflammable oils or spirits.
Inflammable
Excitable; irritable; irascible; easily provoked; as, an inflammable temper.
Inflammable
Possible to burn
