A few days ago
Anonymous

what is the difference between flammable & inflammable?

what is the difference between flammable & inflammable?

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A few days ago
Lisa B

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Licketychick is right, they mean the same thing. The “in” in inflammable doesn’t mean “not”, it means something more like “into” — as in capable of bursting “into” flames.

English is that kind of a nutty language, because we get words from so many different sources.

Not capable of burning would be non-flammable or non-inflammable.

It makes great sense to not use the word that could be misleading in a context where misunderstanding might lead to disaster. So good for anyone who insists on doing that.

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A few days ago
licketychick
Nothing.. both mean it will burn easily. However since some people think inflammable means burn proof, you won’t see it used as a warning on something that will burn.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
flammable means it will burn. Inflammable means it won’t burn.
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