Flammable
Flammable
Flammable (/ˈflæməbəl/) is a term used to describe something that is easily set on fire and capable of burning rapidly.
Etymology
The term "flammable" comes from the Latin word "flammare", which means "to set on fire". It was first used in English in the early 19th century.
Definition
Flammable materials are those that ignite more easily than other materials. They are also known as "combustible materials". Flammability is the ability of a substance to burn or ignite, causing fire or combustion. The degree of difficulty required to cause the combustion of a substance is quantified through fire testing.
Related Terms
- Combustible: A term used to describe a material that can burn, especially a liquid fuel.
- Inflammable: This term is often confused with flammable. In fact, they mean the same thing. Inflammable also means easily set on fire.
- Fire Retardant: A substance that is used to slow down or stop the spread of fire or reduce its intensity.
- Flash Point: The lowest temperature at which vapours of a volatile material will ignite, when given an ignition source.
- Autoignition Temperature: The minimum temperature required to ignite a gas or vapor in air without a spark or flame being present.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flammable
- Wikipedia's article - Flammable
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