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 )