as in noncombustible
incapable of being burned
children's pajamas made of nonflammable fabric
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Recent Examples of nonflammable
The daylong effort is hazardous because of the high pressure used to test the system with helium, a nonflammable gas.
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Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
The lease permitted the storage of nonflammable and non-explosive materials, as well as operational vehicles, Newsom said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2023
And remember that even a nonflammable, metal fence can be a problem if the areas around it capture leaves, pine needles, and other flammable debris.
—Time, 22 Aug. 2023
Use nonflammable fencing within five feet of the house.
—Jeastman, oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023
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Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
The lease permitted the storage of nonflammable and non-explosive materials, as well as operational vehicles, Newsom said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2023
And remember that even a nonflammable, metal fence can be a problem if the areas around it capture leaves, pine needles, and other flammable debris.
—Time, 22 Aug. 2023
Use nonflammable fencing within five feet of the house.
—Jeastman, oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023
See all Example Sentences for nonflammable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonflammable
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Even simple efforts, such as creating a 5-foot noncombustible buffer around the home, installing screens on vents, and maintaining decks and yards, can make homes safer.Mike Zukerman, The Mercury News, 27 July 2024
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Such wood can be used in place of those noncombustible materials in exterior walls, according to Escobar and a review of state and international building codes.Gordon Rago, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
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Its silhouette is lean, almost balletic in line, and built from the fireproof sneakers worn by Formula 1 Drivers in the 1980s.Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
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The plug uses a splash-proof design and is made of fireproof materials.BestReviews, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
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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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