Flammable and Noncombustible

Opposite meaning words

Flammable adjective - Capable of catching or being set on fire.

Usage example: avoid wearing loose flammable clothing when using the blowtorch

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Noncombustible is an antonym for flammable in inflammable topic.

Noncombustible adjective - Incapable of being burned.

Usage example: firefighting gear is made of noncombustible material

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Flammable is an antonym for noncombustible.

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Noncombustible and Flammable. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/flammable/noncombustible

Flammable & Noncombustible. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/flammable/noncombustible>.

Noncombustible or Flammable. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/flammable/noncombustible.

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