combustible

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
  2. adjective capable of igniting and burning

Etymology

From Middle French combustible, equivalent to combust + -ible.

In classic literature

Synonyms

combustible material

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