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incombustible
[ in-kuhm-buhs-tuh-buhl ]
adjective
- not combustible; incapable of being burned; fireproof.
noun
- an incombustible substance.
incombustible
/ ˌɪəˈʌəə /
adjective
- not capable of being burnt; fireproof
noun
- an incombustible object or material
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Derived Forms
- ˌԳdzˌܲپˈٲ, noun
- ˌԳdzˈܲپ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms
- cdz·ܲt·i·ٲ cdz·ܲt··Ա noun
- cdz·ܲt· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of incombustible1
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word incombustibilis. See in- 3, combustible
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The cruel lesson: Invest in incombustible masonry and stone, or pay the fiery piper.
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And yes, stone is an incombustible material; but with high heat it might start cracking here and there.
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“As soon as the building is higher than the firefighters’ ladders, it has to be conceived with an incombustible material,” a caption says.
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The water which a plant contains and the incombustible portions, the mineral matters or ash, are taken directly from the soil by means of the roots.
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Another very important application of soluble silicates is the rendering of wood incombustible.
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