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combustible - Dictionary definition and meaning for combustible
COMBUSTIBLE
(noun) a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
synonyms : combustible materialWood is a combustible. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) capable of igniting and burning
The chemical was combustible by nature. -added by naila_inlas
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Origin
From Latin combustos, the past participle of comburere “burn up,” from, ultimately, urere “burn.” added by bimal03
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