How to Use flammable in a Sentence

flammable

adjective
Definition of flammablenext
Synonyms for flammablenext
  • The heat causes the cell to vent flammable gas, which can ignite and catch fire.
    — Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The bark has many bubbles in it that contains the tree’s sap, which is flammable.
    — Jim Baird, Field & Stream, 28 June 2023
  • Not to mention, the flammable wood from the pencil posed a danger in and of itself.
    — Donna Sarkar, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2024
  • The truck was used to transport flammable liquids, according to Coe.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Explosive gas flares from nearby oil wells spew an oily, flammable residue on the plants.
    — Sheyla Urdaneta Adriana Loureiro Fernandez, New York Times, 22 July 2023
  • Vinyl chloride, the chemical that was vented, is a flammable gas.
    — The Editors, National Review, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Extinguishing fires in some cases led to a buildup of flammable brush and trees and more severe fires.
    — Alex Brown, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Charge away from anything flammable, so keep the devices far from pillows, beds, and couches.
    — Jim Morrison, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Dead, dry leaves, grasses and branches are more flammable than living plants.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Most people don't want to take apart devices that weigh hundreds of pounds and draw heavy power or flammable gas to learn more about them.
    — Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Oct. 2022
  • The Egyptian is one of only five theaters in the U.S. that can project highly flammable vintage nitrate films.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Sometimes, those microbes can create the right conditions for some flammable gasses to build up.
    — Popsci Staff, Popular Science, 5 July 2023
  • Here are three that were fittingly lyrical, flammable, and — at times — very funny.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2022
  • With long-distance freight trains now stretching for miles, hazardous and flammable freight can be found on just about every train.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Do be cautious about using a tool like this during dry weather or around flammable mulches.
    — oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2023
  • One of those chemicals was vinyl chloride, a toxic flammable gas.
    — Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Ethanol is flammable so be sure to keep this and other polish removers away from flames and ignition sources.
    — Lorraine Wilde, Treehugger, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The Elite Spice plants in Hanover and Jessup emit the colorless, flammable gas used to sterilize seasonings.
    — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2023
  • Don't stack firewood or other flammable materials close to the home.
    — Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2023
  • Don’t let flammable stuff gather up there, and check it regularly.
    — Time, 22 Aug. 2023
  • They were held in check by grazing bison that reduced the amount of flammable vegetation.
    — Jane Braxton Little, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Toxic and flammable gas leaks can occur throughout the LNG production and transport chain.
    — Sarah Martin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Police said a 75-year-old man was lying on the ground when another man approached him, poured a flammable liquid on him, set him on fire and ran off.
    — CBS News, 12 Dec. 2022
  • While this trick lends a nice shine, the products shouldn't be used to clean an oven or other heat-conducting appliances since oils are flammable.
    — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Don't use them near flammable things or up against objects, including walls, and make sure nothing covers them up.
    — Matt Jancer, WIRED, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Lint is highly flammable and can pose a fire risk if it's not regularly removed.
    — Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 28 July 2023
  • The rapid growth of housing in flammable areas is a key reason wildfires have become more destructive over time.
    — Brad Plumer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2022
  • That goes for light switches, appliances, thermostats and even a doorbell, on or off — the action could cause a spark which could ignite flammable gasses.
    — Lynn Redmile, Good Housekeeping, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from houses, dry leaves or grass and flammable materials.
    — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2023
  • All that water helped tamp down what could have been another highly flammable fire season.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2023

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