fireproof
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See also: fire-proof
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Adjective
[edit]fireproof (comparative more fireproof, superlative most fireproof)
- Resistant to damage from fire.
- Synonyms: fire-resistant, flame-retardant, refractory
- The fireproof safe will protect documents inside for up to four hours in a standard house fire.
Alternative forms
[edit]Translations
[edit]resistant to damage from fire — see also fire-resistant
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Verb
[edit]fireproof (third-person singular simple present fireproofs, present participle fireproofing, simple past and past participle fireproofed)
- To make resistant to damage from fire.
- I hastily fireproofed my clothing somewhat by pouring a bucket of water over myself before dashing into the flames.