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combustible — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • combustible adj Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
  • fuel noun A substance burned or used to produce energy, such as gasoline, coal, or wood.

Senses

combustible is used for these senses in English:

  • combustible Capable of burning.
  • combustible A material that is capable of burning.
  • fuel Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.

combustible — full definition

  1. adj Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
  2. adj Easily provoked to anger; volatile.

fuel — full definition

  1. noun A substance burned or used to produce energy, such as gasoline, coal, or wood.
  2. verb To supply something with fuel, or to strengthen or intensify a feeling or situation.

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