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fireproof

English

Etymology

fire +? -proof

Adjective

fireproof (comparative more fireproof, superlative most fireproof)

  1. Resistant to damage from fire.
    Synonyms: fire-resistant, flame-retardant, refractory

Translations

Verb

fireproof (third-person singular simple present fireproofs, present participle fireproofing, simple past and past participle fireproofed)

  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.

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flameproof

English

Etymology

flame +? -proof

Adjective

flameproof (comparative more flameproof, superlative most flameproof)

  1. Resistant to catching fire.

Synonyms

  • fireproof

Verb

flameproof (third-person singular simple present flameproofs, present participle flameproofing, simple past and past participle flameproofed)

  1. (transitive) To make flameproof.

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