noncombustible
Americanadjective
noun
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Origin of noncombustible
First recorded in 1965–70; non- + combustible
Example Sentences
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Any sheds in the zone would need a noncombustible exterior.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Residents would have to replace the first five feet of any combustible fencing or gates attached to their house with something made out of a noncombustible material, such as metal.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Those include cleaning gutters, storing firewood far from the house, and using noncombustible fencing.
From Slate • Jan. 14, 2025
He identified fire-resistant materials for his walls and windows and created a five-foot noncombustible buffer zone around his house.
From National Geographic • Feb. 23, 2024
I made a little mistake in supposing the handkerchief to be noncombustible.
From The Store Boy by Alger, Horatio
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