 combustible |
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| 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" |
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| 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" |
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| 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 |
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