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flameproof

/ˈfleɪm.pruːf/

Translations

flameproofverb

flameproofed

Past Simple

flameproofed

Past Participle

flameproofing

Gerund

/ˈfleɪmˌpruːf/

/ˈfleɪmˌpruf/

ignifugerSe dit d’un matériau que l’on traite pour le rendre résistant au feu.

They flameproofed the curtains to comply with safety regulations.

Ils ont ignifugé les rideaux pour se conformer aux règles de sécurité.

Synonyms

vitrify (in some technical contexts)

make fire-resistant

treat to be fireproof

proof against fire

make fireproof

render fireproof

flameproofadjective

more flameproof

Comp.

most flameproof

Super.

/ˈfleɪm.pruːf/

The firefighters wore flameproof suits to protect themselves from the intense heat.

Les pompiers portaient des combinaisons ignifuges pour se protéger de la chaleur intense.

Additional translations

incombustibleMoins courant; s’emploie pour des matériaux ou objets résistants au feu.

Synonyms

flameproofverb

To treat or prepare (a material) so that it becomes resistant to catching fire or burning.

They flameproofed the curtains to comply with safety regulations.

flameproofadjective

Resistant to catching fire or burning.

The firefighters wore flameproof suits to protect themselves from the intense heat.