as in incombustible
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Recent Examples of unburnable
The unburnable book was made and donated by Ms. Atwood’s publisher, Penguin Random House.
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Joseph Pisani, WSJ, 25 May 2022
The approximately one-minute video advertises a unique auction through Sotheby’s: a one-of-a-kind, unburnable copy of Atwood’s best-selling novel that critics say has become hauntingly more relevant in the decades since it was first published.
—Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 24 May 2022
Joseph Pisani, WSJ, 25 May 2022
The approximately one-minute video advertises a unique auction through Sotheby’s: a one-of-a-kind, unburnable copy of Atwood’s best-selling novel that critics say has become hauntingly more relevant in the decades since it was first published.
—Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 24 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unburnable
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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The use of concrete as a noncombustible material in AC may lead to fewer claims in the future, as homes built with this technology are better equipped to withstand wildfires.—
Michael Molitch-Hou,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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So houses are mostly Mediterranean, wrapped with stucco or fiber cement — noncombustible materials — with a few splashes of stone and brick thrown in.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The pit comes with a mesh cover designed to contain the fire and any rogue sparks, and also features a top handle on the lid for easy pickup (just make sure to wear a fireproof glove).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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There’s no such thing as a fireproof house, yet, but that hasn’t stopped one builder from trying.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 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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“Unburnable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unburnable. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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