combustible
adjective
com·bus·ti·ble
kəm-ˈbə-stə-bəl 
1
: capable of combustion
combustible materials, such as paper, leaves, and sawdust
combustible gases
2
: easily excited
a combustible temper
The coach had to keep the combustible players under control.
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Examples of combustible in a Sentence
The fuel is highly combustible.
don't store oily rags and other combustible materials in a hot attic
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While the cause of the explosion remains under investigation, O'Brian said the tank contained natural gas byproducts of oil drilling and held a mixture of water, a combustible liquid and brine.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Having a succession plan and promoting a positive company culture that can weather the loss of key members is essential to maintaining momentum, no matter how combustible things may get behind the scenes.
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But regardless of where the number lands, the issue has become a combustible topic as a growing number of Californians struggle with the rising cost of living.
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Smoking is only allowed inside of vehicles, on roadways or in other areas without combustible material.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Having a succession plan and promoting a positive company culture that can weather the loss of key members is essential to maintaining momentum, no matter how combustible things may get behind the scenes.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
But regardless of where the number lands, the issue has become a combustible topic as a growing number of Californians struggle with the rising cost of living.
—Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Smoking is only allowed inside of vehicles, on roadways or in other areas without combustible material.
—Buffalo National River, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Combustible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combustible. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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combustible
adjective
com·bus·ti·ble
kəm-ˈbəs-tə-bəl
1
: capable of being burned
2
: catching fire or burning easily
combustible
noun
Medical Definition
combustible
adjective
com·bus·ti·ble
kəm-ˈbəs-tə-bəl
: capable of combustion
combustible anesthetics
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