Definition of Flammability

1. Noun. The quality of being easily ignited and burning rapidly.

Exact synonyms: Inflammability
Generic synonyms: Burnability, Combustibility, Combustibleness
Derivative terms: Flammable, Inflammable

Definition of Flammability

1. n. The quality of being flammable; inflammability.

Definition of Flammability

1. Noun. The condition of being flammable ¹

2. Noun. A measure of the extent to which something is flammable ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Flammability

1. [n -TIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flammability

flaming(a)
flaming Nora
flaming out
flaming poppy
flaming queens
flamingly
flamingo
flamingo flower
flamingo plant
flamingoes
flamingos
flaminical
flamm
flammabilities
flammability
flammable
flammable anaesthetic
flammables
flammant
flammation
flammed
flammeous
flammiferous
flamming
flammivomous
flamms
flammulated
flammule
flammules

Literary usage of Flammability

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Treatise on Metallurgy: Comprising Mining, and General and Particular by Frederick Overman (1865)
"Flammability.—In practice the quality of wood is frequently classified according to the facility with which it burns; and it is generally assumed that soft ..."

2. World Directory of Restrictions and Requirements Affecting Textile and (1991)
"Nightwear which does not meet the flammability performance requirements must be labeled as follows: "Keep away from fire" (in red letters). ..."

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