In this context, "flammable" refers to substances that can easily catch fire and burn when exposed to a flame or heat source. The context clues, such as "lighting a match" and "science lab," suggest a potential fire hazard, indicating that the liquids present can ignite easily.
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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