chất cháy
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Definition
- Noun:
- Inflammable substance/material: A substance that can easily catch fire and burn. This is the primary and most common meaning.
- Fuel (in a specific context): Can refer to a substance used to produce heat or power through combustion, though this is often specified (e.g., chất đốt).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Xăng là một chất cháy nguy hiểm. (Gasoline is a dangerous inflammable substance.)
- Kho chứa nhiều chất cháy phải có biển cảnh báo. (A warehouse storing many inflammable materials must have warning signs.)
- Không để các chất cháy gần nguồn nhiệt. (Do not place inflammable substances near a heat source.)
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Scientific Context: Used in safety regulations, chemical documentation, and warning labels to classify hazardous materials.
- Danh mục các chất cháy được quy định trong luật phòng cháy. (The list of inflammable substances is stipulated in the fire prevention law.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dễ cháy (adj): Flammable, inflammable (describing the property).
- Vải này rất dễ cháy. (This fabric is highly flammable.)
- Chất dễ cháy: Flammable substance (a more descriptive synonym).
- Vật liệu cháy: Combustible material.
- Chất đốt: Fuel, combustible (specifically for burning to produce energy).
- Củi là một chất đốt thông thường. (Firewood is a common fuel.)
Synonyms
- Chất dễ bắt lửa: Substance that easily catches fire.
- Vật liệu dễ cháy: Flammable material.
Notes on Meaning
- Primary Meaning: The core meaning is "inflammable/flammable substance." The words "inflammable" and "flammable" mean the same thing in modern English (easily set on fire).
- Context Dependency: While it can contextually imply "fuel," it is a broader term. For the specific concept of "fuel for engines or heating," or is more precise.
- Inflammable