fireproof
/'faiəpru:f/
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Adjective:
- Impervious to damage by fire: Describes a material, object, or structure that is designed or treated to resist burning, catching fire, or being damaged when exposed to fire or high heat.
Verb (transitive):
- To make resistant to fire: The act of treating a material, object, or structure with a substance or process to give it the property of being fireproof.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The laboratory stored its most important documents in a fireproof safe.
- Buildings in this area require fireproof roofing materials due to the high risk of wildfires.
Verb:
- The company will fireproof the new wooden beams to meet the updated safety codes.
- It is essential to fireproof the insulation in the attic.
Advanced Usage
- "Fireproof" as a concept in safety engineering: The term is often used in technical and regulatory contexts to specify required standards for materials in construction, textiles, and equipment.
- The contract specifies that all electrical cabinets must be fireproof for at least one hour.
Variants and Related Words
- Fireproofing (n): The process or material used to make something fireproof.
- The fireproofing of the steel structure was completed last week.
- Fire-retardant (adj): A related but distinct term; describes a material that slows the spread of fire but is not necessarily completely impervious to it.
- The curtains are treated with a fire-retardant chemical.
Synonyms
- Flame-resistant (adj): Resistant to catching fire.
- Incombustible (adj): Incapable of being burned.
- Nonflammable (adj): Not easily set on fire.
Related Phrases
- "Fireproof a claim/argument" (figurative, informal): To make an argument or position so strong it is difficult to refute or attack. (Note: This is an extended, metaphorical use and not the primary definition).
- Her extensive research helped to fireproof her thesis against criticism from the review panel.
Adjective
- impervious to damage by fire
Verb
- make resistant to fire