lightable

English

Etymology

From light (to illuminate, shine, ignite, verb) + -able (capable of, suffix forming adjectives).

Pronunciation

  • enPR: līʹtə-bəl
  • IPA(key): /ˈlaɪtəbəl/
  • Rhymes: -aɪtəbəl
  • Hyphenation: light‧a‧ble

Adjective

lightable (not comparable)

  1. Capable of being illuminated or made light or bright; able to affix with a light.
    Synonym: illuminable
  2. Capable of catching fire or being ignited.
    Synonym: ignitable

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