nonflammable

[non-flam-uh-buh l]

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adjective

not flammable; not combustible or easily set on fire.

Origin of nonflammable

First recorded in 1960–65; non- + flammable

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Related Words for nonflammable

concrete, asbestos, fire-resistant, incombustible, noncombustible, nonflammable

British Dictionary definitions for nonflammable

nonflammable

adjective

incapable of burning or not easily set on fire; not flammable

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nonflammable in Medicine

nonflammable

[nŏn-flăm′ə-bəl]

adj.

Not flammable, especially not readily ignited and not rapidly burned.