fireproof — Englisches Wörterbuch

Adjektiv

1. Resistant to damage from fire.

   Synonyme

   fire-resistantflame-retardantrefractory

   Beispiele

   The fireproof safe will protect documents inside for up to four hours in a standard house fire.

   When I was in the States, three years ago, the head porter at one hotel took pains to impress on me that the building was absolutely fireproof.

   Weitere Beispiele (1)

   During his home’s construction, Snyder installed fireproof roofing, siding and eaves.

Verb

1. To make resistant to damage from fire.

   Verwandte Wörter

   firebreak

   Beispiele

   I hastily fireproofed my clothing somewhat by pouring a bucket of water over myself before dashing into the flames.

   Weitere Beispiele (1)

   When he had built his home in Camarillo in 2024, he had taken every precaution to fireproof it, a practice the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is increasingly encouraging homeowners to do. […] Despite fire officials ordering the evacuation of thousands of homes, 250 residents chose to stay, according to Ventura County Sheriff Jim Fryhoff. Some wanted to defend their homes, while others, like Snyder, had fireproofed their homes and felt confident in their chances.

Adjektiv

1. impervious to damage by fire

Verb

1. make resistant to fire

   Oberbegriffe

   proof