combustible
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Synonyms
burnable, combustive, fiery, flammable, ignitable (also ignitible), inflammable, touchy
Antonyms
fireproof, incombustible, nonburnable, noncombustible, nonflammable, noninflammable, unburnable
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Adding to the combustible mix is the return to Kyrgyzstan, the day after Mr Atambayev’s arrest, of Omurbek Babanov. — The Economist, "After a siege of his home, an ex-president faces grave charges," 17 Aug. 2019 Critics contend Trump’s words have contributed to a combustible climate that has spawned death and violence, but Trump disagrees. — Colleen Long, BostonGlobe.com, "New Trump administration rules can deny green cards for immigrants on food stamps," 12 Aug. 2019 Critics contend Trump’s own words have contributed to a combustible climate that has spawned death and other violence. — Jill Colvin, Twin Cities, "Protesters chant against Trump as he visits Dayton, El Paso," 8 Aug. 2019 Critics contend Trump’s own words have contributed to a combustible climate that has spawned death and other violence. — Jill Colvin, chicagotribune.com, "Protesters chant as Trump visits Dayton and El Paso after mass shootings that left 31 dead and dozens wounded," 7 Aug. 2019 Such a combustible mix of tempers, egos, bald heads and monosyllabic surnames surely warranted a stand-alone entertainment of its own. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ doesn’t quite hit that ‘Fast & Furious’ sweet spot," 1 Aug. 2019 Juul executives have repeatedly denied targeting young people and say their products are designed for adult smokers who want a safer alternative to combustible cigarettes. — Sheila Kaplan, New York Times, "Juul Targeted Schools, Camps and Youth Programs, House Panel Claims," 25 July 2019 Wood piles, patio furniture and other combustible materials should be moved away from the home. — Emily Sorensen, Pomerado News, "New fire chief: Dangers blossom from wet winter, spring," 18 July 2019 Lawmakers and White House aides largely dismissed his suggestion that two of the nation’s most politically combustible issues could advance in Congress by being tied together, however. — Eli Stokols, Los Angeles Times, "Trump blames internet, video games and mental illness — not guns — for mass shootings," 5 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'combustible.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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