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flameproof

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flame·proof  (flmprf)
adj.
Resistant to catching fire; flame-retardant.
tr.v. flame·proofed, flame·proof·ing, flame·proofs
To make resistant to catching fire.

flameproof [ˈfleɪmˌpruːf]
adj
1. not liable to catch fire or be damaged by fire
2. (Electronics) (of electrical apparatus) designed so that an internal explosion will not ignite external flammable gas
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.flameproof - resistant to catching fire
incombustible, noncombustible - not capable of igniting and burning

flameproof
adjective nonflammable, fire-resistant, flame-retardant, incombustible, non-inflammable Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole.
Translations
flameproof [ˈfleɪmpruːf] ADJignífugo, a prueba de fuego
flameproof flame-proof [ˈfleɪmpruːf] adj [casserole] → résistant(e) au feu
flame-retardant [ˌfleɪmrɪˈtɑːrdənt] adjignifuge
flame-thrower flame thrower [ˈfleɪmθrəʊər] n (= device) → lance-flammes m
flameproof [ˈfleɪmˌpruːf] adjresistente al calore


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