noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process of making something resistant to fire. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A fire-resistant coating or substance. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of fireproof form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

asbestosfire containmentfire protection engineeringfire protection layerfire protectivefire resistance layer

Antonyms

All antonyms

active fire protectionburncombustiblefire vulnerability