incombustible

[ in-kuhm-buhs-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not combustible; incapable of being burned; fireproof.

noun

1. an incombustible substance.

incombustible

/ ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbəl /

adjective

1. not capable of being burnt; fireproof

noun

1. an incombustible object or material

Derived Forms

• ˌincomˈbustibly, adverb
• ˌincomˌbustiˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• incom·busti·bili·ty incom·busti·ble·ness noun
• incom·busti·bly adverb

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

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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