🔥

flammability

intermediateB2

/flæməˈbɪləti/ · flam-ma-bil-i-ty

The ability of a material to catch fire and burn quickly.

Meanings

nountechnical

The ability of a material to catch fire and burn quickly.

ایک مادے کی آگ پکڑنے اور جلدی جلنے کی صلاحیت۔

آتش گیرائی

aatish giraai

Synonyms

combustibilityignitabilityflammable natureآتش پذیرآتش جماعجلنے والی خاصیت

Antonyms

incombustibilitynonflammablefire resistanceناقابل احتراقغیرآتش گیرآگ کی مزاحمت

Common Collocations

  • high flammability
  • flammability test
  • flammability standards

Example Sentences

The flammability of the material was tested in a controlled environment.

اس مادے کی آتش گیرائی کو کنٹرول کے ماحول میں آزمایا گیا۔

Is maaday ki aatish giraai ko control ke mahol mein azmaya gaya.

Labeling of products regarding their flammability is essential for safety.

اپنی آتش گیرائی کے بارے میں مصنوعات کے لیبلنگ کرنا حفاظت کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Apni aatish giraai ke baare mein masnoo'at ke labeling karna hifazat ke liye zaroori hai.

Understanding the flammability of chemicals is crucial in laboratories.

کیمیکلز کی آتش گیرائی کو سمجھنا لیبارٹریوں میں بہت ضروری ہے۔

Chemicals ki aatish giraai ko samajhna laboratories mein bohot zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

inflammability:Inflammability generally means the same as flammability, but it is less commonly used and can sometimes cause confusion.

Word Family

inflammable
adjectiveآتش پذیر
flammable
adjectiveآتش گیر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a flame to remember flammability.

Visualize a burning substance in a laboratory setting.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "flammabilitas" — capability of burning

First known use: 20th century

The word 'flammability' has its roots in the Latin word 'flammare', meaning 'to burn'. It became popular in English in the 20th century, primarily in scientific contexts.