fireproof

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English

Definitions

verb

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.”

adjective

Resistant to damage from fire.“The fireproof safe will protect documents inside for up to four hours in a standard house fire.”

Related words

Synonyms

fire-resistant flame-retardant refractory incombustible noncombustible non-flammable fire-proof flameproof fireworthy burnproof flashproof heat-resistant smokeproof weaponproof harmproof frictionproof threatproof dogproof

Associated

combustible bulkhead courageous waterproof roofing flooring cotta asbestos shingles beams tile vault

Rhymes

aloof spoof woof goof poof foolproof hoof bouffe raise the roof roof

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