combustible
Translation
combustible, flammable, inflammable
Examples
Wood and paper are combustible materials.
Wood and paper are combustible materials.
He has a very combustible temper.
He has a very combustible temper.
Grammar Patterns
a combustible ((noun)) a (noun) that can burn easily Petrol is a highly combustible substance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flammable, inflammable, incendiary; Antonyms: non-combustible, fireproof
Etymology
From Latin 'combustus', past participle of 'comburere' (to burn up), from 'com-' (intensive prefix) + 'urere' (to burn).
Memory Tips
Think 'combust' (to burn) + '-ible' (able to be). So, 'able to be burned'.