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fireproof [ˈfaɪəˌpruːf] adj capable of resisting damage by fire vb
(tr) to make resistant to fire ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
fireproof adjective fire-resistant, flameproof, flame-retardant, flame-resistant, nonflammable, incombustible soldiers wearing fireproof clothing Translations fireproof [ˈfaɪəpruːf] A. ADJ [material] → incombustible, ignífugo; [suit, clothing] → ignífugo, a prueba de fuego; [safe] → a prueba de fuego; [dish] → refractario fireproof [ˈfaɪərpruːf] adj [clothing] → ignifuge fireproof dish n → plat m allant au feu fire-raising [ˈfaɪərreɪzɪŋ] n (British) → pyromanie f fire regulations npl → consignes fpl en cas d'incendie fire-retardant [ˌfaɪərrɪˈtɑːrdənt] adj → ignifuge fire risk n It's a fire risk → Cela présente un risque d'incendie. fire service n (British) → régiment m de sapeurs-pompiers fireproof [ˈfaɪəˌpruːf] adj (material) → resistente al fuoco; (dish) → resistente al calore fireproof [ˈfaɪəˌpruːf] adj (material) → resistente al fuoco; (dish) → resistente al calore How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| These furnaces, constructed of fireproof brick, were especially adapted for burning pit coal, with a flat bottom upon which the iron bars were laid. Jurgis made fun of her for this, for he was a man and was proud of his superior knowledge, telling her that the bank had fireproof vaults, and all its millions of dollars hidden safely away in them. The Will remained in its fireproof box at my office, through more years than I Like to reckon up. |
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