Up in Flames

[Richie Stan]

What is the difference between Flammable and inflammable?

[maxpower06]

They both mean the same thing. No idea why we still need 2 words for the same thing, but flammable comes from an older word inflammable.

Inflammable can be misleading because the IN at the begining sometimes causes people to think it means wont catch fire.

Because inflammable is sometimes misleading, gasoline trucks are almost always labelled flammable as not to cause confusion.

Hope this answers your question

[Richie Stan]

I am greatful, glad I didnt catch anyone out.

[Ethel]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Phrases_and_Say ings/Question266243.html

[Richie Stan]

oops sorry didnt see that one.

[horsestache1]

Up in smoke for both:)

[chakka35]

To 'flame' is to go on fire. Therefore anything which is 'flammable' is capable of burning. To 'inflame' is to set alight to. Therefore anything which is inflammable is capable of being set on fire. That is why they mean the same thing.

[TruffleChunk]

The same as the diference between screw and unscrew!