noncombustible

adjective

non·​com·​bus·​ti·​ble ˌnän-kəm-ˈbə-stə-bəl How to pronounce noncombustible (audio)
: incapable of igniting and burning when subjected to fire : not combustible
noncombustible materials
drums of noncombustible waste

Examples of noncombustible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 High-quality flood barriers, noncombustible insulation and better roofs are likely uses, the insurer said. Leslie Scism, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 Siding and trim can be noncombustible, ignition-resistant, or combustible. Time, 22 Aug. 2023 Install noncombustible hardscape such as gravel or paving stones around your home and keep it free of debris. USA TODAY, 5 July 2023 To help prevent this, fencing attached to your home or within 5 feet of your home should be made from a noncombustible material such as metal. USA TODAY, 5 July 2023 Bare soil is also considered noncombustible but may require more maintenance to keep it free from weeds and grass. USA TODAY, 5 July 2023 According to CalFire, eaves, which hang over the side of the house, should be boxed in and protected with ignition-resistant or noncombustible materials. Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 31 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of noncombustible was in 1827

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“Noncombustible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncombustible. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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