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NONCOMBUSTIBLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does noncombustible mean?
• NONCOMBUSTIBLE (adjective)
The adjective NONCOMBUSTIBLE has 1 sense:
1. not capable of igniting and burning
Familiarity information: NONCOMBUSTIBLE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not capable of igniting and burning
Synonyms:
incombustible; noncombustible
Similar:
fireproof (impervious to damage by fire)
fire-resistant; fire-resisting; fire-resistive; fire-retardant (difficult to burn)
flame-retardant; flameproof (resistant to catching fire)
nonflammable (impossible to ignite)
Antonym:
combustible (capable of igniting and burning)
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