nonflammable

adjective

non·​flam·​ma·​ble ˌnän-ˈfla-mə-bəl How to pronounce nonflammable (audio)
: not flammable
specifically : not easily ignited and not burning rapidly if ignited
nonflammability noun

Examples of nonflammable in a Sentence

children's pajamas made of nonflammable fabric
Recent Examples on the Web The daylong effort is hazardous because of the high pressure used to test the system with helium, a nonflammable gas. Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024 The lease permitted the storage of nonflammable and non-explosive materials, as well as operational vehicles, Newsom said. Phil Helsel, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2023 And remember that even a nonflammable, metal fence can be a problem if the areas around it capture leaves, pine needles, and other flammable debris. Time, 22 Aug. 2023 Use nonflammable fencing within five feet of the house. Jeastman, oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023 Replacing the whole fence could be costly—but one solution could mean building with similarly nonflammable composite or concrete materials within just five feet of any building. Time, 22 Aug. 2023 The gantry, the high perch where play-by-play commentators call matches, had to be removed, clad in nonflammable material, and reinstalled. Rory Smith, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2023 Always place them on a sturdy, nonflammable saucer or candleholder. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023 The synthetic fluorine compounds were odorless, colorless, nontoxic, nonflammable and incredibly durable. Phil McKenna, NBC News, 21 Sep. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonflammable was in 1898

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“Nonflammable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonflammable. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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nonflammable

adjective
non·​flam·​ma·​ble -ˈflam-ə-bəl How to pronounce nonflammable (audio)
: not flammable
also : not easily ignited and not burning rapidly if ignited
nonflammability noun

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