The Opposite(Antonym) of “nonburnable”
The antonyms of nonburnable are flammable and combustible. The antonyms flammable and combustible describe materials that can catch fire easily and burn quickly.
Explore all Antonyms of “nonburnable”
Definitions and Examples of flammable, combustible
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Easily set on fire and capable of burning quickly.
Example
The gasoline is highly flammable and should be stored in a safe place.
Capable of catching fire and burning.
Example
The wooden house was highly combustible and caught fire quickly.
Key Differences: flammable vs combustible
- 1Flammable refers to materials that can easily catch fire and burn quickly.
- 2Combustible refers to materials that can catch fire and burn, but not as easily as flammable materials.
Effective Usage of flammable, combustible
- 1Safety Precautions: Use these antonyms to label materials and substances for safety purposes.
- 2Environmental Science: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of fuels and chemicals.
- 3Chemistry: Use these antonyms to differentiate between substances with different properties.
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Remember this!
The antonyms flammable and combustible describe materials that can catch fire easily and burn quickly. Use these words to label materials for safety purposes, describe the properties of fuels and chemicals, and differentiate between substances with different properties.
