as in incombustible
incapable of being burned
firefighting gear is made of noncombustible material
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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
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“Noncombustible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncombustible. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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