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fireproofing

UK
/ˈfaɪəpruːfɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaɪrpruːfɪŋ/

Translations

fireproofingadjective
UK
/ˈfaɪəˌpruːfɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaɪrˌpruːfɪŋ/
Used attributively (e.g., "fireproofing paint") to modify another noun.
ignifugeSe dit de ce qui est destiné à l’ignifugation ou à la protection contre le feu.
They ordered specialized fireproofing foam for the project.
Ils ont commandé une mousse ignifuge spécialisée pour le projet.
Synonyms
fire-retardant
heat-resistant
noncombustible
nonflammable
flameproof
flame-resistant
fire-resistant
fireproof
fireproofinggerund / present participle
Present-participle form of the verb "fireproof" functioning adjectivally (e.g., "fireproofing crew").
Additional translations
ignifugeantEmploi verbal/adjectival pour une action en cours de protection contre le feu.
Synonyms
flameproofing
heatproofing
fire-retarding
flame-retarding
fire-protecting
fireproofing-treated
fireproofingnoun
fireproofings
pl
ignifugationPour l’action ou le processus de rendre résistant au feu.
The fireproofing of the building was completed to ensure safety in case of a fire.
L’ignifugation du bâtiment a été achevée afin d’assurer la sécurité en cas d’incendie.
ignifugeantPour le matériau ou la substance destinée à rendre un élément résistant au feu.
The contractor applied fireproofing to the steel beams to prevent them from weakening in a fire.
L’entrepreneur a appliqué un ignifugeant sur les poutres en acier pour éviter qu’elles ne se fragilisent en cas d’incendie.
Synonyms
fire resistance
fire safety
fire protection
flameproofing
fire retardant
fireproofverb

fireproofing

Gerund

fireproofed
Past Simple
fireproofed
Past Participle
fireproofing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfaɪəpruːf/
US
/ˈfaɪrpruːf/
ignifugerEmploi technique : rendre un matériau, un objet ou une structure résistant au feu.
They decided to fireproof the building by installing special insulation materials.
Ils ont décidé d’ignifuger le bâtiment en installant des matériaux d’isolation spéciaux.
Synonyms
render fireproof
treat to be fire-resistant
insulate against fire
proof against fire
make nonflammable
render nonflammable
make flame-resistant
flameproof
make fireproof
apply fire-retardant treatment

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.
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