as in incombustible
incapable of being burned
firefighting gear is made of noncombustible material
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Recent Examples of noncombustible
Fences should not be connected to homes or, if they are connected, be made of noncombustible material for the last 5 feet.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
High-quality flood barriers, noncombustible insulation and better roofs are likely uses, the insurer said.
—Leslie Scism, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022
Siding and trim can be noncombustible, ignition-resistant, or combustible.
—Time, 22 Aug. 2023
Install noncombustible hardscape such as gravel or paving stones around your home and keep it free of debris.
—USA TODAY, 5 July 2023
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
High-quality flood barriers, noncombustible insulation and better roofs are likely uses, the insurer said.
—Leslie Scism, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022
Siding and trim can be noncombustible, ignition-resistant, or combustible.
—Time, 22 Aug. 2023
Install noncombustible hardscape such as gravel or paving stones around your home and keep it free of debris.
—USA TODAY, 5 July 2023
See all Example Sentences for noncombustible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncombustible
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The Tribune claimed its four-story building constructed of stone, brick and iron at the southeast corner of Dearborn and Madison streets was incombustible.Chicago Tribune staff, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2022
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The Chicago Tribune claimed its four-story building constructed of stone, brick and iron at the southeast corner of Dearborn and Madison streets was incombustible.Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com, 1 Oct. 2021
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Its exterior is built with a heavy-duty steel roof, fireproof and insulated wall panels, a soundproof and insulated door, and plastic steel sliding windows.Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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Keep them in one waterproof, fireproof case to take with you.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Jan. 2024
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Either way, there aren’t enough nonflammable late-inning options, which presents a problem in two ways.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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The gold standard is to have only nonflammable material in Zone 1.Bryce Young Christopher Moran, WIRED, 20 July 2024
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“Noncombustible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncombustible. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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