COMBUSTIBLE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word combustible. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COMBUSTIBLE
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burning | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the act of burning something • pain that feels hot as if it were on fire • a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light • execution by electricity • execution by fire • a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin adjective satellite • of immediate import | ||||||||
explosive | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst noun • a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck adjective satellite • liable to lead to sudden change or violence • sudden and loud | ||||||||
fiery | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by intense emotion • like or suggestive of fire • passionate or quick-tempered | ||||||||
flammable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • easily ignited | ||||||||
flaring | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air | ||||||||
ignitable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • capable of burning | ||||||||
incendiary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • involving deliberate burning of property noun • a criminal who illegally sets fire to property • a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel) adjective satellite • arousing to action or rebellion • capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily | ||||||||
inflammatory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized or caused by inflammation • arousing to action or rebellion | ||||||||
combustible material | nounn | |||||||
noun • a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power |