fireproof

/ˌfaɪərˈpruf/
/ˈfaɪəpruf/
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Other forms: fireproofing; fireproofed; fireproofs

Definitions of fireproof
  1. adjective
    impervious to damage by fire
    synonyms:
    incombustible, noncombustible
    not capable of igniting and burning
  2. verb
    make resistant to fire
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    type of:
    proof
    make resistant (to harm)
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