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incombustible

adjective as in fireproof

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The French adopt the same derivation, calling it "asbeste" (minèral filamenteux et incombustible).

It is incombustible, and anciently was wrought into a soft, flexible cloth, which was used as a shroud for dead bodies.

He says that thunder may be imitated by folding some of the powder in a cover and tying it up tightly: Incombustible men.

Azazel, Statistics Chief, glanced at a roll of incombustible microfilm, and cleared his throat.

Substances possessing this property are said to be incombustible or fire-proof.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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