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View synonyms for incombustible
incombustible
[ in-kuhm-buhs-tuh-buhl ]
adjective
- not combustible; incapable of being burned; fireproof.
noun
- an incombustible substance.
incombustible
/ ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbəl /
adjective
- not capable of being burnt; fireproof
noun
- an incombustible object or material
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Derived Forms
- ˌincomˌbustiˈbility, noun
- ˌincomˈbustibly, adverb
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Other Words From
- incom·busti·bili·ty incom·busti·ble·ness noun
- incom·busti·bly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of incombustible1
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word incombustibilis. See in- 3, combustible
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Example Sentences
The French adopt the same derivation, calling it "asbeste" (minèral filamenteux et incombustible).
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It is incombustible, and anciently was wrought into a soft, flexible cloth, which was used as a shroud for dead bodies.
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He says that thunder may be imitated by folding some of the powder in a cover and tying it up tightly: Incombustible men.
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Azazel, Statistics Chief, glanced at a roll of incombustible microfilm, and cleared his throat.
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Substances possessing this property are said to be incombustible or fire-proof.
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