fireproofing

[ fahyuh r-proo-fing ]
/ ˈfaɪərˌpru fɪŋ /

noun

the act or process of rendering fireproof.
material for use in making anything fireproof.

Origin of fireproofing

First recorded in 1865–70; fireproof + -ing1

Words nearby fireproofing

firepit, fireplace, fireplug, firepower, fireproof, fireproofing, fireroom, firesafe, fireside, fireside chat, fireside chats

Definition for fireproofing (2 of 2)

fireproof
[ fahyuh r-proof ]
/ ˈfaɪərˌpruf /

adjective

resistant to destruction by fire.
totally or almost totally unburnable.

verb (used with object)

to make fireproof.

Origin of fireproof

First recorded in 1630–40; fire + -proof

OTHER WORDS FROM fireproof

non·fire·proof, adjective qua·si-fire·proof, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for fireproofing

  • This shows the importance of fireproofing all woodwork on board ships.

    Porto Rico |Arthur D. Hall

British Dictionary definitions for fireproofing

fireproof
/ (ˈfaɪəˌpruːf) /

adjective

capable of resisting damage by fire

verb

(tr) to make resistant to fire