fireproof

Meanings

• adjective

  A material or substance that is able to withstand fire and prevent the spread of fire.

• adjective

  Having the ability to prevent or resist fire.

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Synonyms

fire-resistant , flame-retardant , refractory

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fireproof
proof , loof , proofed , almoof , moofer

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Variants

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fireproof , fireproofed , fireproofing , fireproofs

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Etymology

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Derived from the word 'fire' and 'proof', meaning to test or prove. The term was first used in the late 19th century to describe materials that could withstand fire.

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Trivia

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1. Fireproof materials were first used extensively during the construction of the World Trade Center in New York City.

2. The most common fireproof materials include concrete, gypsum, and steel.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fire resistance: The ability of a material to resist or slow down the spread of fire.

2. Flame retardant: A substance added to materials to prevent or reduce the spread of fire.

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Culture

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Fireproof materials have been used extensively in construction, particularly in buildings that require high levels of fire safety, such as skyscrapers and museums. In literature, the term 'fireproof' has been used metaphorically to describe someone's resilience or ability to withstand difficult situations.

How to Memorize "fireproof"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a material or substance that does not catch fire easily and prevents the spread of fire.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fireproof' with materials or substances that can withstand fire.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fireproof: Fights Resiliently In Every Opponent's Path' to remember the meaning of the word.

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