ignitible
/ɪɡˈnaɪtɪbəl/
ADJECTIVE
1. Capable of catching fire
Able to catch fire and begin burning when exposed to heat, a flame, or a spark.
1.1. Easily capable of combustion
Describes materials or substances that can readily catch fire or sustain combustion when exposed to an ignition source.
Synonyms
- flammable
- inflammable
- combustible
- burnable
- combustive
Antonyms
Examples
- The substance was deemed ignitible due to its high flammability index.
- Safety precautions must be taken with any ignitible materials stored in the laboratory.
- The engineers developed a new coating to render the material less ignitible.
Related Words
- ignitable
- combustion
- flammability
- ignition
- fuel
- fire hazard
1.2. Prone to explosive ignition
Describes substances or materials that can ignite rapidly or produce an explosive reaction under particular conditions.
Synonyms
- explosive
- flammable
- combustible
Antonyms
- nonexplosive
- noncombustible
- fireproof
Examples
- The storage area was specially designed to protect workers from ignitible and potentially explosive materials.
- Extreme heat and pressure could make certain materials ignitible under industrial conditions.