Combustible ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Combustible ( adjective )

Capable of being burned.

Origin:

From the latin combustus, past participle of comburere "to burn up".

Examples:

1. This material is highly combustible, handle with care.
2. The use of combustible fuels such as coal and oil contributes to air pollution.
3. The new building code requires that all structures be made of non-combustible materials.
4. The fire spread quickly due to the large amount of combustible materials in the room.
5. The fireworks display was spectacular, but the combustible materials caused a large fire.

(As a noun)

Combustible ( noun )

Capable of being burned.

Origin:

From the latin combustus, past participle of comburere "to burn up".

Examples:

1. This material is highly combustible, handle with care.
2. The use of combustible fuels such as coal and oil contributes to air pollution.
3. The new building code requires that all structures be made of non-combustible materials.
4. The fire spread quickly due to the large amount of combustible materials in the room.
5. The fireworks display was spectacular, but the combustible materials caused a large fire.