inflammable — [[t]ɪnflæ̱məb(ə)l[/t]] ADJ GRADED An inflammable material or chemical catches fire and burns easily. A highly inflammable liquid escaped into the drilling equipment. Syn: flammable … English dictionary
Cadel's fuming liquid — Alkarsin Al*kar sin, n. [Alkali + arsenic + in.] (Chem.) A spontaneously inflammable liquid, having a repulsive odor, and consisting of cacodyl and its oxidation products; called also {Cadel s fuming liquid}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flammable - inflammable — Both flammable and inflammable are used to describe materials or chemicals that burn easily. A window had been smashed and flammable liquid poured in. ...commercial centres, holding large stocks of inflammable materials. ◊ WARNING … Useful english dictionary
Godhra train burning — The Godhra train burning incident occurred in the town of Godhra in the Indian state of Gujarat at 0830 hours (8:30 AM) on 27 February 2002. Right after the train left Godhra Station, It was forcibly stopped and attacked at Signal Falia… … Wikipedia
naph|tha — «NAP thuh, NAF », noun. 1. a liquid made by distillation from petroleum, coal tar, or natural gas, used chiefly as fuel and to take spots from clothing; petroleum naphtha. Naphthas, which are also used as solvents and in making varnishes, are… … Useful english dictionary
oil — An inflammable liquid, of fatty consistency and unctuous feel, which is insoluble in water, soluble or insoluble in alcohol, and freely soluble in ether. Oils are variously classified as animal … Medical dictionary
Animal spirits — Spirit Spir it, n. [OF. espirit, esperit, F. esprit, L. spiritus, from spirare to breathe, to blow. Cf. {Conspire}, {Expire}, {Esprit}, {Sprite}.] 1. Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes, life itself. [Obs.] All of spirit… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ardent spirits — Spirit Spir it, n. [OF. espirit, esperit, F. esprit, L. spiritus, from spirare to breathe, to blow. Cf. {Conspire}, {Expire}, {Esprit}, {Sprite}.] 1. Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes, life itself. [Obs.] All of spirit… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Astral spirits — Spirit Spir it, n. [OF. espirit, esperit, F. esprit, L. spiritus, from spirare to breathe, to blow. Cf. {Conspire}, {Expire}, {Esprit}, {Sprite}.] 1. Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes, life itself. [Obs.] All of spirit… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Familiar spirits — Spirit Spir it, n. [OF. espirit, esperit, F. esprit, L. spiritus, from spirare to breathe, to blow. Cf. {Conspire}, {Expire}, {Esprit}, {Sprite}.] 1. Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes, life itself. [Obs.] All of spirit… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Holy Spirit — Spirit Spir it, n. [OF. espirit, esperit, F. esprit, L. spiritus, from spirare to breathe, to blow. Cf. {Conspire}, {Expire}, {Esprit}, {Sprite}.] 1. Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes, life itself. [Obs.] All of spirit… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English