English Explanatory Dictionary

fireproof

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resistant to damage from fire.
verb
  1. To make resistant to damage from fire.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

fireproof more fireproof most fireproof fire-proof fireproofs fireproofing fireproofed

Etymology

From fire + -proof.

Synonyms

fire-resistant flame-retardant refractory

Related words

firebreak

Derived words

fireproofness nonfireproof unfireproof
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