combustible material
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- noun
- /kəmˈbʌstəbl məˈtɪriəl/
- Specialized
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material combustible
- Arson is a crime of stealth that does not require weapons or physical strength; all that is needed is a match or other ignition source, combustible material.
- such combustible materials
Examples
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Indeed, molten salt reactors can be designed without a graphite moderator, so combustible material need not even be present.
Academic text (2010) -
Always keep flammable liquids and other combustible material away from open flames.
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They also suggest you keep combustible materials at least three feet away from heat sources.
Blog text (32) -
The Inferno coupled with all the combustible material from the offices begins to spread.
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Among the ruins, the Israelis found combustible material that would serve as fuel and preserve their natural resources for more than six years.
Fiction book (1995) -
"Many people may not recognize combustible materials, and so we have listed a few to help guide the community." Combustible materials may include curtains, bedding, furniture, towels, clothing, bags, and boxes, which all can catch fire very quickly.
Blog text (32) -
"Many people may not recognize combustible materials, and so we have listed a few to help guide the community." Combustible materials may include curtains, bedding, furniture, towels, clothing, bags, and boxes, which all can catch fire very quickly.
Blog text (32) -
White phosphorus (WP) is used primarily as a smoke producer but can be used for its incendiary effect to ignite field expedients and combustible materials.
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The safety manual warns to store combustible material in a cool, dry place to prevent fires.
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Construction sites often have combustible material that must be managed carefully to avoid accidents.
Synonyms
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Pieces of wood used to make a fire for heat or cooking
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Small dry sticks used to start a fire
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A liquid that catches fire easily and burns quickly
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5.9
A substance that burns easily to give heat or power
Antonyms
How Combustible
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a substance that can catch fire' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'combustible' (easily set on fire) with 'material' (a substance). This is a straightforward compositional noun phrase following regular English morphology and similar patterns cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand it.
Etymology
Combustible material means things that can easily 'catch fire' and 'burn'. Think of dry wood or paper — those are combustible materials, so the term warns about fire danger.