heat-resisting
Definition
Adjective: heat-resisting describes a material or object that is designed to withstand high temperatures without being damaged, melting, or losing its properties.
Usage Examples
- (The gloves can endure high heat without burning.)
- (The glass does not crack when exposed to hot liquids.)
- (The coating prevents damage from intense heat.)
Advanced Usage
- "heat-resisting alloy": a metal mixture that remains strong at high temperatures, often used in jet engines or industrial furnaces.
- The turbine blades are constructed from a heat-resisting alloy. (The metal blend maintains its structure under extreme heat.)
Variants and Related Words
- Heat-resistant (adj): synonymous with heat-resisting; more commonly used.
- The heat-resistant coating prevents rust on the exhaust pipe. (The layer blocks damage from heat.)
- Heatproof (adj): completely unaffected by heat; often used for kitchenware.
- A heatproof mat protects the table from hot pans. (The mat does not burn or warp.)
Synonyms
- Fireproof: able to resist fire or extreme heat.
- Thermal-resistant: designed to block or withstand heat transfer.
- High-temperature tolerant: capable of enduring elevated temperatures.
Related Idioms
- "Out of the frying pan into the fire": (not directly related to heat-resisting, but uses heat metaphorically) to go from a bad situation to a worse one.
- After leaving the noisy city, he found the village too quiet — out of the frying pan into the fire. (He escaped one problem only to face another.)
Note: There are no common phrasal verbs or idioms that incorporate "heat-resisting" directly, as it is a technical adjective.