as in nonflammable
incapable of being burned
noninflammable materials used for construction of the interior of the nightclub
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Adjective
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Miller also recommended a buffer zone between homes and wildland areas, which would be kept clear and contain nonflammable vegetation.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
22 Jan. 2025 -
The reaction produces a nonflammable carbon material, thereby slowing a blaze to buy firefighters time.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The use of concrete as a noncombustible material in AC may lead to fewer claims in the future, as homes built with this technology are better equipped to withstand wildfires.—
Michael Molitch-Hou,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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So houses are mostly Mediterranean, wrapped with stucco or fiber cement — noncombustible materials — with a few splashes of stone and brick thrown in.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The pit comes with a mesh cover designed to contain the fire and any rogue sparks, and also features a top handle on the lid for easy pickup (just make sure to wear a fireproof glove).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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There’s no such thing as a fireproof house, yet, but that hasn’t stopped one builder from trying.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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“Noninflammable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noninflammable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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