combustible

• Bezeichnet einen Stoff, der leicht entzündlich ist und schnell zu brennen beginnt. Bezieht sich auch auf die Eigenschaft, Feuer zu fangen oder einen Brand zu verursachen.

Describes a substance that is capable of catching fire and burning easily.

1. Capable of burningB2formaltechnical

   Able to catch fire and burn easily.

   Brennbar

   • Gasoline is a highly combustible liquid.
   • Store combustible materials away from heat sources.
   • The factory handles combustible chemicals with extreme caution.

   Synonymeburnableflammableignitableinflammable

   Antonymefireproofflameproofincombustiblenoncombustiblenonflammable

2. Easily angered or excitedC1informal

   Used figuratively to describe a person or situation that is likely to become angry or volatile.

   Jähzornig

   • His combustible temper made him difficult to work with.
   • The political debate was a combustible mix of strong opinions.
   • She has a combustible personality that flares up quickly.

   Synonymecholericexplosivefieryhot-temperedirasciblevolatile

   Antonymecalmcomposedequablepeacefulplacidsereneunexcitable

• Substantiv, das einen Stoff oder ein Material bezeichnet, das leicht entzündlich ist und brennen kann.

A noun referring to a substance or material that is capable of catching fire and burning easily.

1. Flammable materialB2formal

   A substance that can catch fire and burn easily.

   Brennbarer Stoff

   • The warehouse stores various combustibles like paper and wood.
   • All combustibles must be kept away from open flames.
   • The truck was carrying a load of combustibles to the factory.

   Synonymeburnableflammableignitableinflammable