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Nonflammable vs Noncombustible - What's the difference?

nonflammable | noncombustible |

As adjectives the difference between nonflammable and noncombustible

is that nonflammable is not combustible while noncombustible is that will not readily ignite and burn.

As a noun nonflammable

is any nonflammable substance.

nonflammable

English

Alternative forms

*non-flammable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not combustible.
  • Not easily set on fire.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any nonflammable substance.

    • noncombustible

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That will not readily ignite and burn