Flammable and Nonflammable

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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Nonflammable is an antonym for flammable in inflammable topic.

Nonflammable adjective - Incapable of being burned.

Usage example: children's pajamas made of nonflammable fabric

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Flammable is an antonym for nonflammable.

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Nonflammable and Flammable. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/flammable/nonflammable

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