NONCOMBUSTIBLE

noncombustible, incombustible

(adjective) not capable of igniting and burning

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

noncombustible (not comparable)

That will not readily ignite and burn.

Synonyms

• incombustible

Antonyms

• combustible, flammable

Noun

noncombustible (plural noncombustibles)

(mostly plural) Any substance that is not combustible.

Source: Wiktionary



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