Fireproof
adj, verb
adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 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."
- 2 make resistant to fire wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Resistant to damage from fire.
"The fireproof safe will protect documents inside for up to four hours in a standard house fire."
Adjective
- 1 impervious to damage by fire wordnet
Example
More examples"The fireproof safe will protect documents inside for up to four hours in a standard house fire."
Etymology
From fire + -proof.