incombustible
/in-kuhm-buhs-tuh-buhl/US // ˌɪn kəmˈbʌs tə bəl //UK // (ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbəl) //
不易燃,不可燃,不易燃烧,不易燃的
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adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : not combustible; incapable of being burned; fireproof.
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : an incombustible substance.
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Examples
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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