nonflammable

Example Sentences

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Leaders have learned much about fire prevention techniques since then, he noted, such as building with nonflammable materials and clearing brush away from houses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

Anhydrous ammonia is a colorless nonflammable liquefied gas.

From Washington Times • Sep. 3, 2022

The report warns that such an event would be difficult for people in the vicinity and first responders to detect, since CO2 is colorless, odorless, and nonflammable.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2022

When exposed to intense heat, they form a nonflammable shell called “char” that prevents flames from reaching the material underneath and resists the conduction of heat.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 6, 2022

But looking through it, I see it's all metal or nonflammable plastic.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir