noncombustible
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not capable of igniting and burning: Describes a material or substance that is resistant to catching fire and will not support combustion under normal conditions.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Building codes often require the use of noncombustible materials for structural elements.
- The laboratory stored the chemicals in special noncombustible cabinets for safety.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Regulatory Context: Often used in safety standards, construction, and material science to classify substances.
- The insulation was rated as noncombustible, meeting the highest fire safety standards.
Variants and Related Words
- Incombustible (adj): A synonym with identical meaning; not capable of being burned.
- Non-flammable (adj): Similar in meaning, specifically indicating a substance that is not easily set on fire. (Note: "Non-flammable" is a related but distinct compound word listed here as a variant.)
- Fire-resistant (adj): Describes a material that can withstand fire or heat for a specified period but may eventually combust.
Synonyms
- Incombustible
- Fireproof (implies a high degree of resistance)
- Flame-retardant (slows but does not necessarily prevent combustion)
Antonyms
- Combustible
- Flammable
- Inflammable
Related Phrases/Idioms
- : A phrase used in safety engineering to describe a material whose fundamental composition makes it unable to burn.
- Asbestos was once valued for being inherently noncombustible.
Adjective
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not capable of igniting and burning
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