incendiary

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/ɪnˈsɛn.djəɹ.i/ English

Definitions

noun

Something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon.“The military used incendiaries to destroy the building. Fortunately, the fire didn't spread.”
One who maliciously sets fires.
One who excites or inflames factions into quarrels.

adjective

Capable of, or used for, or actually causing fire.
Intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion.
Inflammatory, emotionally charged.“Politics is an incendiary topic; it tends to cause fights to break out.”

Related words

Synonyms

agitator arsonist combustible inflammatory incitive instigative rabble-rousing provocative seditious firebug incendiary bomb flammable inflammable combustion hot petrol catastrophic

Associated

thermite tracer napalm firestorm phosphorus ignite igniting explosive molotov shrapnel grenade

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