nonflammable

non·flam·ma·ble

adj \-ˈfla-mə-bəl\

Definition of NONFLAMMABLE

: not flammable; specifically : not easily ignited and not burning rapidly if ignited

— non·flam·ma·bil·i·ty \ˌnän-ˌfla-mə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

Examples of NONFLAMMABLE

1. <children's pajamas made of nonflammable fabric>

First Known Use of NONFLAMMABLE

1915

Related to NONFLAMMABLE

Synonyms: fireproof, noncombustible, incombustible, noninflammable

Antonyms: burnable, combustible, flammable, ignitable (also ignitible), inflammable

Related Words: nonexplosive

Near Antonyms: ablaze, afire, aflame, blazing, burning, combusting, fiery, flaming, ignited, inflamed (also enflamed), kindled, lit (or lighted); consumable; explosive, incendiary, volcanic

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Rhymes with NONFLAMMABLE

inflammable, programmable