The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
noncombustible vs combustible incombustible — nonexplosive onexplosive adj. Not explosive. [Narrower terms: {noncombustible (vs. combustible), incombustible}] WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noncombustible vs combustible incombustible — fire resistant fire resistant fire resisting fire resisting fire resistive fire resistiveadj. Not able to burn or able to burn only with difficulty. [Narrower terms: {noncombustible (vs. combustible), incombustible}] Syn: fireproof. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noncombustible — oncombustible adj. Not combustible; not able to burn; as, drapery should be made of noncombustible materials. Opposite of {combustible}. Syn: incombustible. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noncombustible — adjective not capable of igniting and burning • Syn: ↑incombustible • Ant: ↑combustible • Similar to: ↑fireproof, ↑fire retardant, ↑fire resistant, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
fire-resistant — fire resisting fire resisting fire resistive fire resistiveadj. Not able to burn or able to burn only with difficulty. [Narrower terms: {noncombustible (vs. combustible), incombustible}] Syn: fireproof. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fire-resisting — fire resistant fire resistant fire resisting fire resisting fire resistive fire resistiveadj. Not able to burn or able to burn only with difficulty. [Narrower terms: {noncombustible (vs. combustible), incombustible}] Syn: fireproof. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fire-resistive — fire resistant fire resistant fire resisting fire resisting fire resistive fire resistiveadj. Not able to burn or able to burn only with difficulty. [Narrower terms: {noncombustible (vs. combustible), incombustible}] Syn: fireproof. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nonexplosive — adj. Not explosive. [Narrower terms: {noncombustible (vs. combustible), incombustible}] WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nonflammable — onflammable adj. Not easily ignited, and burning only slowly if ignited. [Narrower terms: {noncombustible (vs. combustible), incombustible}] WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fireproof — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. See incombustibility. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. flameproof, noninflammable, noncombustible, nonflammable, fire resistant, fire retardant, flame retardant, incombustible, noncandescent, concrete… … English dictionary for students
