fireproofing

UK
/ˈfaɪəpruːfɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaɪrpruːfɪŋ/

Translations

fireproofingadjective
UK
/ˈfaɪəˌpruːfɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaɪrˌpruːfɪŋ/
Used attributively (e.g., "fireproofing paint") to modify another noun.
fireproofinggerund / present participle
Present-participle form of the verb "fireproof" functioning adjectivally (e.g., "fireproofing crew").
fireproofingnoun
fireproofings
pl
The building's fireproofing was inspected last week.
Огнезащита здания была проверена на прошлой неделе.
Synonyms
fire safety
fire protection
fire retardant
fire resistance
fireproofverb

fireproofing

Gerund

fireproofed
Past Simple
fireproofed
Past Participle
fireproofing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfaɪəpruːf/
US
/ˈfaɪrpruːf/
We need to fireproof the curtains in the theater.
Нам нужно огнеупорить занавески в театре.
Additional translations
Synonyms
render fireproof
apply fire-retardant treatment
treat to be fire-resistant
insulate against fire
proof against fire
render nonflammable
make fireproof
make flame-resistant
make nonflammable

Definitions

fireproofingadjective
Intended for or relating to the process of making something resistant to fire.
They ordered specialized fireproofing foam for the project.
fireproofinggerund / present participle
Actively rendering something fire-resistant; engaged in fireproofing.
The fireproofing crew inspected each beam carefully.
fireproofingnoun
The act or process of making something resistant to fire or able to withstand high temperatures.
The fireproofing of the building was completed to ensure safety in case of a fire.
A material or substance used to make something fire-resistant.
The contractor applied fireproofing to the steel beams to prevent them from weakening in a fire.
fireproofverb
To make something resistant to damage or destruction by fire.
They decided to fireproof the building by installing special insulation materials.