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NONCOMBUSTIBLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does noncombustible mean? 

NONCOMBUSTIBLE (adjective)
  The adjective NONCOMBUSTIBLE has 1 sense:

1. not capable of igniting and burningplay

  Familiarity information: NONCOMBUSTIBLE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


NONCOMBUSTIBLE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Not capable of igniting and burning

Synonyms:

incombustible; noncombustible

Similar:

fireproof (impervious to damage by fire)

fire-resistant; fire-resisting; fire-resistive; fire-retardant (difficult to burn)

flame-retardant; flameproof (resistant to catching fire)

nonflammable (impossible to ignite)

Antonym:

combustible (capable of igniting and burning)


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