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flameproofing

/ˈfleɪmˌpruːfɪŋ/

/ˈfleɪmˌprufɪŋ/

flameproofadjective

Definitions

Resistant to catching fire or burning.

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

flameproofverb

flameproofing

Gerund

flameproofed

Past Simple

flameproofed

Past Participle

flameproofing

Gerund

/ˈfleɪmˌpruːf/

/ˈfleɪmˌpruf/

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

render fireproof

make fireproof

proof against fire

treat to be fireproof

make fire-resistant

vitrify (in some technical contexts)