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Nonflammable: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonflammable

 

[ nɒnˈflæm.ə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

safety material

Nonflammable refers to materials that are not easily ignited and do not burn readily. These materials are often used in construction and manufacturing to enhance safety and reduce fire hazards. Nonflammable substances can withstand high temperatures without catching fire. They are essential for creating safe environments in various applications, especially where fire risk is a concern.

Synonyms

fire-resistant, fireproof, incombustible

Examples of usage

  • The building is constructed using nonflammable materials.
  • Nonflammable coatings are applied to enhance fire resistance.
  • Safety protocols require nonflammable storage for chemicals.
  • Workers wear nonflammable uniforms in hazardous environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonflammable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não inflamável

🇮🇳 अग्नि-प्रतिरोधी

🇩🇪 nicht brennbar

🇮🇩 tidak mudah terbakar

🇺🇦 незапалювальний

🇵🇱 niepalny

🇯🇵 不燃性の

🇫🇷 non inflammable

🇪🇸 no inflamable

🇹🇷 yanıcı olmayan

🇰🇷 불연성의

🇸🇦 غير قابل للاشتعال

🇨🇿 nehořlavý

🇸🇰 nehorľavý

🇨🇳 不可燃的

🇸🇮 nezgorel

🇮🇸 óeldanlegur

🇰🇿 жанбайтын

🇬🇪 არაკვესილი

🇦🇿 yandırıcı olmayan

🇲🇽 no inflamable

Etymology

The term 'nonflammable' is derived from the prefix 'non-', which means 'not' or 'without', combined with 'flammable', which comes from the Latin word 'flammare', meaning 'to set on fire'. 'Flammable' itself has been in use since the early 19th century, but understanding its opposite term—nonflammable—became increasingly important with the growth of industries and the need for fire safety regulations. As industries expanded, particularly those involving chemicals and high-risk materials, the demand for nonflammable materials grew. In many sectors, regulations required the use of nonflammable substances to protect both workers and infrastructures from fire hazards. This term emphasizes the significance of safety in material selection and construction practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,283, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.