"torchable" meaning in English

See torchable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more torchable [comparative], most torchable [superlative]
Etymology: From torch + -able. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|torch|-able}} torch + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} torchable (comparative more torchable, superlative most torchable)
  1. Able to be torched.
    Sense id: en-torchable-en-adj-ivhhZtE1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -able

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