In this context, "flammable" refers to substances that can easily catch fire and burn quickly. The context clues include the warning about lighting a match and the presence of "flammable liquids," suggesting a risk of fire if a match is struck near them.
"Be careful when lighting a match in the science lab--there are flammable liquids in there!"
In 1-2 sentences, explain the meaning of flammable as it is used in the sentence, as well as the context clues that helped you determine this meaning.
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