nonflammable

adjective

ˌnän-ˈfla-mə-bəl How to pronounce nonflammable (audio)
Definition of nonflammablenext
as in noncombustible
incapable of being burned children's pajamas made of nonflammable fabric

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Recent Examples of nonflammable Homeowners may remove trees in this immediate zone, provided a nonflammable area is established and maintained. — Chuck Page, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026 Wood, fiberglass and vinyl structures, such as fences and gates, are to be replaced with nonflammable materials such as stone, brick, metal and aluminum, Ilko said. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 Always place the heater on a hard, level and nonflammable surface; never place on tables, cabinets, furniture or carpet. — Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025 By using water as their solvent, these hydrogel batteries would prove nonflammable and less sensitive to moisture than commercial lithium-ion batteries. — IEEE Spectrum, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonflammable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonflammable
  1. noncombustible
  2. fireproof
  3. incombustible
Adjective
  • For example, potted plants must be in noncombustible pots and easily movable.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The 650-year-old wall did exactly what a thick, noncombustible wall should do.
    — Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of noncombustible
Adjective
  • Consider keeping an original will at the estate planner’s office or in a waterproof and fireproof container in your home or other accessible location.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Keep documents such as passports and insurance paperwork in a waterproof, fireproof container or locked safe to prevent any potential damage.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 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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