combustible

• Qualifie une substance capable de s'enflammer facilement et de brûler.

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

1. Capable of burningB2formaltechnical

   Able to catch fire and burn easily.

   combustible

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

   Synonymesburnableflammableignitableinflammable

   Antonymesfireproofflameproofincombustiblenoncombustiblenonflammable

2. Easily angered or excitedC1informal

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

   Qui s'emporte facilement

   • 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.

   Synonymescholericexplosivefieryhot-temperedirasciblevolatile

   Antonymescalmcomposedequablepeacefulplacidsereneunexcitable

• Substance ou matériau capable de s'enflammer et de brûler facilement, utilisé notamment comme source d'énergie.

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.

   Matériau combustible

   • 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.

   Synonymesburnableflammableignitableinflammable