noun
- materials or objects that can be burned, especially waste or refuse suitable for burning as fuel or disposal
Usage: typically used in plural form; common in waste management and environmental contexts
Examples
- The recycling center separates burnables from recyclables and hazardous waste.
- Wood scraps and paper are common burnables used in the fireplace.
- The facility processes burnables to generate energy for the plant.
- Burnables should be kept away from moisture to maintain their fuel quality.
- The city's waste management program divides trash into burnables and non-burnables.