Definitions
- Describing the ability of a substance to catch fire and burn easily. - Referring to the degree to which a material can ignite and sustain combustion. - Talking about the potential danger of a substance to cause a fire or explosion.
- Describing the ability of a substance to catch fire and burn easily. - Referring to the degree to which a material can ignite and sustain combustion. - Talking about the potential danger of a substance to cause a fire or explosion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the ability of a substance to catch fire and burn easily.
- 2Both words refer to the degree to which a material can ignite and sustain combustion.
- 3Both words are used to indicate the potential danger of a substance to cause a fire or explosion.
What is the difference?
- 1Prefix: Flammability uses the prefix 'flam-', while inflammability uses the prefix 'inflamm-'.
- 2Usage: Flammability is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts, while inflammability is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Flammability is often associated with materials that are more likely to catch fire, while inflammability is often associated with materials that are already burning or on fire.
- 4Interchangeability: Flammability and inflammability can be used interchangeably in most contexts, but inflammability may be preferred in certain situations, such as when discussing the ignition of a substance that is already burning.
Remember this!
Flammability and inflammability are synonyms that describe the ability of a substance to catch fire and burn easily. The main difference between the two words is their usage and connotation. Flammability is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts, while inflammability is more commonly used in everyday language and is often associated with materials that are already burning or on fire.
