flammability

[ flam-uh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

1. the quality of burning or igniting easily:

   The potential fire hazard depends on the flammability of the liquids being stored, their total quantity, and the type of container in which they are stored.

Other Words From

• non·flam·ma·bil·i·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of flammability¹

flammabl(e) ( def ) + -ity ( def )

Example Sentences

The order comes after the commission sued Amazon in 2021 over allegations that the company distributed unsafe products from third-party sellers, including faulty carbon monoxide detectors and children’s pajamas that failed flammability tests.

From Seattle Times

The building's exterior, Puchades explains, featured a polyurethane material that is no longer in wide use due to fears over flammability.

From BBC

Its significantly lower flammability could greatly reduce the fire risks inherent in these batteries.

From Science Daily

Synchronous increases in the flammability of forests and the frequency of lightning strikes are a worrying sign that intact extratropical forests will face an increasing threat of wildfire in future.

From Science Daily

A pressing concern with current commercial batteries their reliance on liquid electrolytes, which leads to flammability and explosion risks.

From Science Daily