What is the difference between combustible and non-combustible substances?

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Substances that burn or catch fire easily are called combustible substances. Paper, clothes, wood, LPG are all combustible substances. Without these substances, a fire cannot be started.

A non-combustible substance is a substance that is not capable of ignition or burning. Examples of non - combustible materials include portland cement concrete, gypsum concrete or magnesite.

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