incombustible Definition
not capable of being burned; not flammable.
Using incombustible: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incombustible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The building materials used in the construction were incombustible.
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The incombustible nature of the material made it ideal for use in high-temperature environments.
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The fire was contained due to the incombustible walls of the building.
incombustible Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for incombustible
Antonyms for incombustible
Origins of incombustible
from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'combustibilis' meaning 'combustible'
Summary: incombustible in Brief
'Incombustible' [ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl] refers to something that cannot be burned or is not flammable. It is often used to describe building materials or substances that are resistant to high temperatures, such as 'The building materials used in the construction were incombustible.' The term has synonyms like 'nonflammable' and 'fireproof,' and antonyms like 'flammable' and 'combustible.'
