as in noncombustible
incapable of being burned
we keep our important papers in an incombustible safe in the basement
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Recent Examples of incombustible
The Tribune claimed its four-story building constructed of stone, brick and iron at the southeast corner of Dearborn and Madison streets was incombustible.
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Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2022
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
In October, scientists announced a new prototype of a lithium-ion battery that’s flexible and incombustible, eliminating in one fell swoop two of the biggest safety complaints about these batteries.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 2 Dec. 2019
Omnis said combustible Reynobond PE material was safe to use on high rise buildings if the insultation material usually put behind the panels was made of incombustible material such as mineral fibre.
—Reuters, Fortune, 26 June 2017
Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2022
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
In October, scientists announced a new prototype of a lithium-ion battery that’s flexible and incombustible, eliminating in one fell swoop two of the biggest safety complaints about these batteries.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 2 Dec. 2019
Omnis said combustible Reynobond PE material was safe to use on high rise buildings if the insultation material usually put behind the panels was made of incombustible material such as mineral fibre.
—Reuters, Fortune, 26 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incombustible
Adjective
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Other tips include installing ember-resistant vents, fire-retardant roofs and building the first 6 inches of exterior walls with noncombustible materials, like brick.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Relocate firewood and lumber to Zone 2. Replace combustible fencing, gates, and arbors attached to the home with noncombustible alternatives.—
Eric Mack,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Consider keeping paper copies in a fireproof and waterproof box or safe, a bank safe deposit box or with a trusted friend or relative.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Keep a physical copy of your insurance coverage and the title and deed to your home in a waterproof or fireproof bag or other container.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The reaction produces a nonflammable carbon material, thereby slowing a blaze to buy firefighters time.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, other airplanes are dropping fire retardant out ahead of the inferno, coating potential fuel with a layer of nonflammable chemicals and slowing its advance.—
Alec Luhn,
WIRED,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Incombustible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incombustible. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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