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combustible

UK/kəmˈbʌstəbəl/US/kәm'bʌstibl/
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Capable of catching fire and burning easily; easily excited or angered.

易燃的;易激动的

n.

A material that can catch fire and burn.

易燃物

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
comtogether, with
+
bustroot
+
iblecapable of, worthy of
=combustible

Common Collocations

  • 1.highly combustible高度易燃的

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Gasoline is a highly combustible liquid and must be stored in approved safety containers.

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