combustible
1. [ adjective ] capable of igniting and burning
Related terms: noncombustible comburent incendiary peaty ignescent burnable
2. [ adjective ] (of fuel) highly combustible; having a high proportion of fuel to air
Examples:

"a rich gas mixture"

Related terms: rich
3. [ noun ] a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
Synonyms: fuel combustible_material
Examples:

"more fuel is needed during the winter months" "they developed alternative fuels for aircraft"

Related terms: substance gasoline charcoal firewood kerosine propane fuel_oil fossil_fuel igniter gasohol coal_gas biomass illuminant coke methanol propellant red_fire water_gas peat diesel_oil butane nuclear_fuel fuel
Similar spelling:   combustive
  confusable
  combustion
  confusion
  confusing