NONINFLAMMABLE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

noninflammable

adjective

ˌnän-in-ˈfla-mə-bəl

Definition of noninflammable

as in nonflammable

incapable of being burned noninflammable materials used for construction of the interior of the nightclub

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Adjective

Residents should clear dead or dying vegetation around their homes, landscape with fire-resistant plants and nonflammable ground cover, and find alternative ways to dispose of landscape debris, according to Cal Fire’s Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
That’s where nonflammable alternatives become essential.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026

Definition of nonflammable

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James Hardie fiber cement siding was selected for its noncombustible, moisture and pest resistance, and ability to stand up to weather extremes.

— Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Fire-proofing strategies include using noncombustible materials in decks and fences, moving plants away from houses and limiting the use of certain beloved plants — like rosemary or junipers — because they are known to be flammable.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

Definition of noncombustible

Adjective

The Iroquois Theatre fire resulted in reforms such as fireproof scenery and stage curtains, illuminated exits and doors that open outward.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Ultimately, the Studies Building came to be composed in the International Style out of concrete, stone, wood and transite, a fireproof composite material.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026

Definition of fireproof

Adjective

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
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

Definition of incombustible

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