adjective
- not capable of being burned; resistant to fire or combustion
Examples
- The building was constructed with nonburnable materials for safety.
- Asbestos was once popular as a nonburnable insulation material.
- The fire department requires nonburnable storage containers for hazardous chemicals.
- Metal filing cabinets are considered nonburnable office furniture.
- The new regulations specify that all curtains in public buildings must be nonburnable.
- Concrete and steel are examples of nonburnable construction materials.