Flameproof

adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make flameproof. transitive

    "Structural timber in the roofs throughout the station has been flameproofed."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resistant to catching fire.

    "One hundred and fifty miles of flameproof wire have been used in the signalboxes and relay rooms."

Adjective
  1. 1
    resistant to catching fire wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
fireproofairtightballproofbombproofbulletproofburglarproof

Example

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"One hundred and fifty miles of flameproof wire have been used in the signalboxes and relay rooms."

Etymology

From flame + -proof.

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