flammability

noun

flam·​ma·​bil·​i·​ty ˌfla-mə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce flammability (audio)
: ability to support combustion
especially : a high capacity for combustion

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Miscanthus is an ornamental grass that can pose a greater risk in terms of flammability. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026 In terms of the latter, its inherent flammability has led to many EV fires over the years, which is clearly not ideal. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026 For example, building codes do not regulate the spacing of homes and the flammability of certain materials. — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026 Insurance agents used the immense detail of fire insurance maps to determine whether a property was too risky to underwrite, often weighing the demographics of the neighborhoods with the flammability of the buildings in the neighborhood. — Jack Swab, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flammability

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flammability was in 1646

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“Flammability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flammability. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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