as in incombustible
incapable of being burned
firefighting gear is made of noncombustible material
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Recent Examples of noncombustible
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.
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Gordon Rago, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Install noncombustible gutter covers to stop leaf and debris accumulation.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
Cover chimney and stovepipe outlets with a noncombustible corrosion resistant metal mesh screens with 3/8-inch to 1/2-inch openings.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
Fences should not be connected to homes or, if they are connected, be made of noncombustible material for the last 5 feet.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
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Gordon Rago, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Install noncombustible gutter covers to stop leaf and debris accumulation.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
Cover chimney and stovepipe outlets with a noncombustible corrosion resistant metal mesh screens with 3/8-inch to 1/2-inch openings.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
Fences should not be connected to homes or, if they are connected, be made of noncombustible material for the last 5 feet.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
See all Example Sentences for noncombustible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncombustible
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
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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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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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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“Noncombustible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncombustible. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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