Flammable (adjective)

Easily set on fire and burning quickly.

Origin:

The word "flammable" comes from the latin word "flamma", meaning "flame", and the suffix "-able", meaning "capable of". it was first used in english in the early 17th century.

Examples:

1. This substance is highly flammable, so handle it with care.
2. It is illegal to store large amounts of flammable liquids in residential areas.
3. The warning label on the gasoline pump says that gasoline is flammable and can cause serious injury if not handled properly.
4. Flammable materials should be kept away from heat sources and open flames.
5. Please be careful when smoking around the campfire, the dry grass is extremely flammable.