incombustible
[in-kuh m-buhs-tuh-buh l]
- not combustible; incapable of being burned; fireproof.
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- an incombustible substance.
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Origin of incombustible
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word incombustibilis. See in-3, combustible
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concrete, asbestos, fire-resistant, incombustible, noncombustible, nonflammableExamples from the Web for incombustible
Historical Examples of incombustible
Carbon dioxide is incombustible, since it is, like water, a product of combustion.
An Elementary Study of ChemistryWilliam McPherson
It is a transparent gas, which is incombustible and extinguishes flame.
Elements of Agricultural ChemistryThomas Anderson
I think I may say I am old and incombustible enough to be trusted.
The Guardian AngelOliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
The fuse wire is usually enclosed in an incombustible holder.
PhysicsWillis Eugene Tower
It was burned in incombustible flax, with the orange-tree on which it used to perch.
Voltaire's RomancesFranois-Marie Arouet
incombustible
- not capable of being burnt; fireproof
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- an incombustible object or material
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Word Origin and History for incombustible
late 15c., from Old French incombustible (14c.) or directly from Medieval Latin incombustibilis; see in- (1) + combustible.
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