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noncombustible

American  
[non-kuhm-buhs-tuh-buhl] / ˌnɒn kəmˈbʌs tə bəl /

adjective

  1. not flammable.


noun

  1. a noncombustible substance.

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Etymology

Origin of noncombustible

First recorded in 1965–70; non- + combustible


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PMI generated 41% of its sales from noncombustible products in 2025, which makes it the market leader in smokefree products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Any sheds in the zone would need a noncombustible exterior.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026

So Dugan said it’s important for the fireproofing industry to make the choice easier for homeowners, which includes lining up architects and contractors who are ready to build noncombustible homes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2025

Those include cleaning gutters, storing firewood far from the house, and using noncombustible fencing.

From Slate ● Jan. 14, 2025

"He ought to have had a coat of his noncombustible paint on it," said another gentleman of the party.

From The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells

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