inflammable

Impossible to burn; not flammable.

If something says that it's inflammable, that means it's safe to keep around sparks and fire.

by Parallax June 18, 2003

inflammable

Something that won't burn

The suits firemen wear are inflammable to protect them

by Fiestysmee June 22, 2003

inflammable

Something incapable of being set on fire.

Something incapable of being angered easily.

He broke up with her but she's so inflammable.

by Vicious Riot June 24, 2003

inflammable

shit that i cant burn

by Anonymous June 27, 2003

Unflammable

(uhn-flam-uh-buhl)
adjective

• Impervious to flame, incapable of catching fire, or extremely resistant to flame. This term is proposed to replace "inflammable" and "non-flammable" to avoid confusion due to the dual origins of the prefix "in-" in English.

• Explanation: The prefix "in-" in English can have different meanings depending on its origin. It can mean "not" or "without", derived from Latin, as in "incalculable" (not calculable). However, "in-" can also mean "in" or "into", also derived from Latin but related to the Greek prefix "en-", as in "inflammable" (able to be set on fire). These dual meanings can cause confusion, as "inflammable" might be mistakenly thought to mean "not flammable". The term "unflammable" uses the prefix "un-", which consistently means "not" in English, making it a more intuitive, perspicuous, and less confusing alternative.

The new line of camping gear is made from unflammable material, providing an extra layer of safety during wilderness adventures.

by Kichertasche January 31, 2024