Difference between Noncombustible and Flame-retardant

What is the difference between Noncombustible and Flame-retardant?

Noncombustible as an adjective is that will not readily ignite and burn while Flame-retardant as an adjective is used to describe something that is hard to ignite; that does not support or convey flame.

Noncombustible

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: That will not readily ignite and burn

Flame-retardant

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Used to describe something that is hard to ignite; that does not support or convey flame.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A substance used to make an object flameproof.

We hope you now know whether to use Noncombustible or Flame-retardant in your sentence.

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