Incendiary
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British pronunciation/ɪnsˈɛndjəɹi/
American pronunciation/ˌɪnˈsɛndiɛɹi/

Definition & Meaning of "incendiary"

Incendiary
01

a device created to cause explosion and fire in order to completely destroy something

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The police found an incendiary hidden in the abandoned building.
The museum had to be evacuated after an incendiary was discovered.
They used an incendiary to start a fire in the warehouse.
02

a criminal who illegally sets fire to property

incendiary
01

utilized to set fire on a property

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The authorities found incendiary devices at the scene of the arson.
The police are investigating the use of incendiary bombs in the recent attack.
Her house was targeted with incendiary weapons, causing severe damage.
02

made with the intention of causing fire

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The investigation revealed that the factory fire was started by an incendiary device planted by an employee.
The company faced legal consequences after using incendiary chemicals in their manufacturing process.
03

arousing to action or rebellion

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