Definition of Ignitable

1. Adjective. Capable of burning.

Exact synonyms: Burnable, Ignitible
Similar to: Combustible
Derivative terms: Burn, Burn, Burn, Burn, Burn, Ignite, Ignite, Ignite, Ignite

Definition of Ignitable

1. Adjective. Capable of being ignited; able to burn. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ignitable

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ignitable

ignifies
ignifluous
ignify
ignifying
ignigenous
ignimbrite
ignimbrites
ignipedites
ignipotence
ignipotent
ignipuncture
ignipunctures
ignis fatuus
ignitabilities
ignitability
ignitable (current term)
ignite
ignited
igniter
igniters
ignites
ignitibility
ignitible
igniting
ignition
ignition coil
ignition key
ignition lock
ignition switch
ignition system

Literary usage of Ignitable

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

1. The Photographic Journal of America: The Oldest Photography Magazine in America (1915)
"If the non-ignitable film should become a fact, then there would be no fear ... It is true that mica is non-ignitable. but mica suffers from the defect of ..."

2. Industrial Chemistry: A Manual for Use in Technical Colleges Or Schools and by Anselme Payen, Payen (Anselme) (1878)
"A special machine for dipping the splints in the ignitable composition has been ... In the ignitable composition itself is a rotating grooved roller, ..."

3. Waste Analysis at Facilities That Generate, Treat, Store, and Dispose of ...by DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"A waste is defined as ignitable according to a definition in 40 CFR §261.21. A waste is ignitable if it is a liquid and its flash point is less than 140° F ..."

4. Forensic Sciences: Review of Status and Needs edited by Richard Rau, Kathleen Higgins (2000)
"However, this need is magnified for these scenes because three-dimensional mapping of the position of recovered traces of explosives or ignitable liquid ..."

5. Marine Fire Prevention, Firefighting and Fire Safety: A Comprehensive (1994)
"The flash point of a liquid fuel is the temperature at which it gives off sufficient vapor to form an ignitable mixture near its surface. ..."

Other Resources:

Search for Ignitable on Dictionary.com!Search for Ignitable on Thesaurus.com!Search for Ignitable on Google!Search for Ignitable on Wikipedia!

Search