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Fireproof

adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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. 1
    impervious to damage by fire wordnet
Verb
  1. 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. 2
    make resistant to fire wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From fire + -proof.

Etymology 2

From fire + -proof.

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