fireproofing

[ fahyuhr-proo-fing ]

noun

1. the act or process of rendering fireproof.
2. material for use in making anything fireproof.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fireproofing¹

First recorded in 1865–70; fireproof + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It wasn’t long before the newly arrived fireproofing architectural prodigy won over Seattle — and King County — planners.

From Seattle Times

Election officials have resorted to an array of heightened security measures as threats against them have intensified, including hiring private security, fireproofing and erecting fencing around a vote tabulation center.

From New York Times

Insulation, varnishes, sealants, piping, pigments, fireproofing material — all contain such compounds; nearly 20% of plastic goes to the building industry.

From Seattle Times

Many of the residents he’s talked to have made peace that some level of fire danger will always exist, Trett said, no matter how big the buffer or how extensive the fireproofing.

From Seattle Times

PCBs were used for decades in industrial and electrical equipment, hydraulic fluids, fireproofing, paper products, ink and paint.

From Seattle Times