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It is harder to start a combustible liquid buring than to start a flammable liquid burning. In most cases, however, neither type of liquid is "unstable." Both are simply liquids that can burn if ignited.

Being "unstable" means that it might detonate or explode.

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Q: Are combustible liquids more of a fire hazard than flammable liquids?
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