Definition of Nonflammable

1. Adjective. Impossible to ignite.


Definition of Nonflammable

1. Adjective. Not combustible. ¹

2. Adjective. Not easily set on fire. ¹

3. Noun. Any nonflammable substance. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nonflammable

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nonflammable

nonfissile
nonfission
nonfissionable
nonfissioned
nonfissioning
nonfissured
nonfit
nonfitted
nonfixed
nonflaccid
nonflagged
nonflaked
nonflaking
nonflaky
nonflammability
nonflammable (current term)
nonflammables
nonflared
nonflashing
nonflat
nonflatulent
nonflavored
nonflavoured
nonfleet
nonflexible
nonflexural
nonflickering
nonflier
nonfliers
nonfloatable

Literary usage of Nonflammable

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Protecting Residences from Wildfires: A Guide for Homeowners, Lawmakers, and by Howard E. Moore (1993)
"One is to construct any overhanging member or building of nonflammable materials ... If it is downwind or shielded by some nonflammable obstruction, ..."

2. Women at Thirtysomething: Paradoxes of Attainment (1991)
"Aboard the vessel BERING PROVIDER, a container containing an oxidizer and nonflammable $ 2000.00 gas was improperly placarded as dangerous. ..."

3. Hazardous Materials Storage and Handling Handbook by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"... Blasting agent 3 nonflammable gas 6 nonflammable gas (Chlorine) 7 nonflammable gas (Fluorine) 15 nonflammable gas (Oxygen, cryogenic liquid) 8 Flammable ..."

4. Essentials for Animal Research: A Primer for Research Personnel by B. Taylor Bennett (1996)
"Halothane is nonflammable and nonexplosive. It is a good muscle relaxant and adequate analgesic. ... Isoflurane is also a stable, nonflammable agent. ..."

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