as in noncombustible
incapable of being burned
children's pajamas made of nonflammable fabric
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Recent Examples of nonflammable
Wood, fiberglass and vinyl structures, such as fences and gates, are to be replaced with nonflammable materials such as stone, brick, metal and aluminum, Ilko said.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Always place the heater on a hard, level and nonflammable surface; never place on tables, cabinets, furniture or carpet.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025
By using water as their solvent, these hydrogel batteries would prove nonflammable and less sensitive to moisture than commercial lithium-ion batteries.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Apr. 2025
Miller also recommended a buffer zone between homes and wildland areas, which would be kept clear and contain nonflammable vegetation.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Always place the heater on a hard, level and nonflammable surface; never place on tables, cabinets, furniture or carpet.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025
By using water as their solvent, these hydrogel batteries would prove nonflammable and less sensitive to moisture than commercial lithium-ion batteries.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Apr. 2025
Miller also recommended a buffer zone between homes and wildland areas, which would be kept clear and contain nonflammable vegetation.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonflammable
Adjective
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Trees would also be allowed, but would need to be trimmed away from walls and roofs, and residents could install only noncombustible fencing against the house.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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This means new homes are being constructed with noncombustible or fire-resistant materials.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The proposal originally would have required companies to cover the homes of individuals who take specific steps to make their homes more fireproof, an idea that advocates and legislators have pitched for years.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Outside are nearly $1 million of other cameras and instruments in a fireproof building nearby and scattered around.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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“Nonflammable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonflammable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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