Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- adj. Not flammable, especially not readily ignited and not rapidly burned.
Wiktionary
- adj. Not combustible.
- adj. Not easily set on fire.
- n. Any nonflammable substance.
GNU Webster's 1913
- adj. Not easily ignited, and burning only slowly if ignited.
WordNet 3.0
- adj. impossible to ignite
Examples
“Note - you would think Mr. Robinson would want his current soldiers to have the very best, safest - nonflammable equipment to mount a military operation.”
“It is a colorless, nonflammable gas which has an odor of freshly-cut grass.”
“The MSHA said Massey failed to spread enough nonflammable crushed limestone on surfaces to neutralize the coal dust.”
The Wall Street Journal: Series of Errors Cited in Coal-Mine Explosion
“Turbine makers will recommend nonflammable gas for clearing debris.”
The Wall Street Journal: Utilities Continue Dangerous Practice
“These include developing nonflammable electrolytes, new cathodes that don't have this reaction, and new ways of letting the battery not overcharge.”
“Hydrogen bromide is a colorless, corrosive, nonflammable gas with a sharp, unpleasant, pungent odor.”
“The liquid later proved to be a nonflammable substance, Wilson said, and the teacher was not injured in the incident.”
Student accuses teacher of being a witch; tries to set her on fire
“Place candles only in a nonflammable and heat-resistant container, at least a foot away from other materials.”
“Place candles only in a nonflammable heat-resistant container, at least a foot away from other materials.”
“Apparently she was forced to wear special nonflammable clothing after cigarette butts were regularly stubbed out on her.”
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