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noncombustible

non·com·bus·ti·ble
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-kuh m-buhs-tuh-buh l]
    • /ˌnɒn kəmˈbʌs tə bəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-kuh m-buhs-tuh-buh l]
    • /ˌnɒn kəmˈbʌs tə bəl/

Definitions of noncombustible word

  • adjective noncombustible not flammable. 1
  • noun noncombustible a noncombustible substance. 1
  • adjective noncombustible that will not burn 1
  • adjective noncombustible that will not burn or melt 0
See all 4 definitions of noncombustible

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Origin of noncombustible

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70; non- + combustible

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Parts of speech for Noncombustible

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Noncombustible

noncombustible popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

noncombustible usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for noncombustible

adjective noncombustible

  • concrete — Concrete is a substance used for building which is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water.
  • asbestos — Asbestos is a grey material which does not burn and which has been used as a protection against fire or heat.
  • fire-resistant — totally or almost totally unburnable.
  • incombustible — not combustible; incapable of being burned; fireproof.
  • candescence — glowing; incandescent.
All 7 Synonyms of noncombustible

Antonyms for noncombustible

adjective noncombustible

Just one Antonym for noncombustible

Top questions with noncombustible

  • what does noncombustible mean?

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