Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incendiaries
Noun
/ɪnˈsɛn.dɪ.ɛr.iz/
Definition
Devices or substances that are designed to cause fires.
Examples
- The detectives discovered incendiaries at the scene of the arson.
- In wartime, incendiaries are often used to destroy enemy infrastructure.
- Safety regulations restrict the sale of certain incendiaries to the public.
Meaning
Incendiaries can refer to both people who cause fires deliberately and the materials used for igniting fires.
Synonyms
- firebombs
- flame throwers
- fire starters
