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Flammable

usgb/ˈflæməbl/Volume
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Safety Warnings

Often used in safety instructions to warn about fire hazards and the need for caution.

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This flammable substance must be stored properly.
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Emergency Signs

Appears on signs and labels to quickly communicate the risk of fire in the presence of heat or flame.

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The storage tank is labeled 'Flammable' for safety.
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Misleading Similarity

'Flammable' and 'inflammable' mean the same, despite the prefix 'in-' often meaning 'not'.

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Despite its prefix, 'inflammable' also means easily set on fire, just like 'flammable'.
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