ignitability
|ig-ni-ta-bi-li-ty|
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/ɪɡˌnaɪtəˈbɪləti/
(ignite)
set on fire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ignitability' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ignitus,' where 'ignis' meant 'fire.'
Historical Evolution
'ignitus' transformed into the English word 'ignite,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ignitability.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being set on fire,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being easily set on fire or ignited.
The ignitability of the material was tested in the lab.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 23:25