Fireproof

Quick meaning: Fireproof is an adjective meaning Resistant to damage from fire.

Meaning

Resistant to damage from fire.

More Meanings

1. To make resistant to damage from fire.

Example Sentences

The fireproof safe will protect documents inside for up to four hours in a standard house fire.

I hastily fireproofed my clothing somewhat by pouring a bucket of water over myself before dashing into the flames.

When I was in the States, three years ago, the head porter at one hotel took pains to impress on me that the building was absolutely fireproof.

Word Forms

• fire-proof
• fireproofs
• fireproofing
• fireproofed

Synonyms for fireproof

Depending on context, synonyms include fire-resistant, flame-retardant, refractory, noncombustible, incombustible.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include incombustible, noncombustible, non-flammable, fire-proof, flameproof, fireworthy.

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