Non-Combustible

C1 8+

Pronunciation: /nɑn kəmˈbʌstəbəl/

Definitions of non-combustible

adjective not capable of being burned or ignited easily

Example Sentences

A1 Non-combustible materials are safe to use in a fire.

A2 The building is made of non-combustible materials to prevent fires.

B1 It is important to choose non-combustible insulation for your home.

B2 The laboratory uses non-combustible chemicals for safety reasons.

C1 The non-combustible fabric of the curtains passed the fire safety test.

C2 The non-combustible nature of the building materials ensured the safety of the occupants during the fire.

Examples of non-combustible in a Sentence

formal The building materials used in this structure are non-combustible, ensuring a higher level of fire safety.

informal Make sure to use non-combustible materials when building the deck so it doesn't catch fire easily.

slang I heard those new phones are made with some kind of non-combustible material, so they won't explode like the old ones.

figurative Her personality is like a non-combustible shield, nothing can bring her down.

Grammatical Forms of non-combustible

past tense

non-combusted

plural

non-combustibles

comparative

more non-combustible

superlative

most non-combustible

present tense

non-combusts

future tense

will non-combust

perfect tense

has non-combusted

continuous tense

is non-combusting

singular

non-combustible

positive degree

non-combustible

infinitive

to non-combust

gerund

non-combusting

participle

non-combusted

Origin and Evolution of non-combustible

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'non-combustible' originated from the Latin word 'noncombustibilis', which is a combination of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'combustibilis' meaning 'combustible'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'non-combustible' has remained consistent in its meaning over time, referring to materials that do not easily catch fire or burn. Its usage has expanded in the fields of construction and safety regulations to describe materials that have high fire resistance.