nonflammable
Pronunciation: [nɒnˈflæm.ə.bəl]
Word
Context: "safety"
(adjective) when something cannot catch fire easily or at all. It means that if there is a fire, the item will not burn quickly or might not burn at all. This is important for keeping people safe in places like homes and buildings.
Example
The curtains in the theater are made from nonflammable material, so they won't catch fire easily.
Example
The old furniture in the house isn't nonflammable, which makes it very dangerous during a fire.
Example
Is the paint we used for the walls nonflammable?
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