Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Not flammable, especially not readily ignited and not rapidly burned.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Not easily ignited, and burning only slowly if ignited.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Not
combustible . - adjective Not easily set on fire.
- noun Any nonflammable substance.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective impossible to ignite
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Examples
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It is a colorless, nonflammable gas which has an odor of freshly-cut grass.
Freon 2010
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The MSHA said Massey failed to spread enough nonflammable crushed limestone on surfaces to neutralize the coal dust.
Series of Errors Cited in Coal-Mine Explosion Kris Maher 2011
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Note - you would think Mr. Robinson would want his current soldiers to have the very best, safest - nonflammable equipment to mount a military operation.
Peter Sumaruck 2010
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Turbine makers will recommend nonflammable gas for clearing debris.
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These include developing nonflammable electrolytes, new cathodes that don't have this reaction, and new ways of letting the battery not overcharge.
Is there an electric vehicle in your future? Venkat's Energy Blog 2010
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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 2008
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These include developing nonflammable electrolytes, new cathodes that don't have this reaction, and new ways of letting the battery not overcharge.
Archive 2010-03-01 Jordi Cabana 2010
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Hydrogen bromide is a colorless, corrosive, nonflammable gas with a sharp, unpleasant, pungent odor.
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Place candles only in a nonflammable and heat-resistant container, at least a foot away from other materials.
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Place candles only in a nonflammable heat-resistant container, at least a foot away from other materials.
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