Meaning & use
noncombustible
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Not capable of catching fire or burning.
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Building codes require noncombustible materials for the exterior of high-rise structures.
The lab stored chemicals in a noncombustible cabinet as a safety precaution.
A note on using this word
The term appears frequently in fire-safety codes and insurance standards, where materials are formally classified as combustible or noncombustible.
Words with a similar meaning
fireproofnonflammable
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Words with an opposite meaning
combustibleflammable
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