noun
- Materials or substances that do not catch fire or burn easily; things that are resistant to combustion.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common in construction, safety, and materials science contexts
Examples
- The building code requires that insulation be made from noncombustibles.
- Brick, concrete, and steel are common noncombustibles used in construction.
- The fire inspector verified that all interior materials were noncombustibles.
- Noncombustibles like asbestos were once widely used before health risks were discovered.
- The warehouse stored noncombustibles separately from flammable goods.