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Added 8 October 2026

combustible

/kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ noun

In Latin: combustibilis Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about combustible at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A substance that can be burned to provide heat or power.

adjective

Capable of igniting and burning.

Origin

From Middle French combustible [from combust (past participle of comburir) + -ible] and Latin combustibilis. By surface analysis, combust + -ible.

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