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flameproof

American

[fleym-proof] / ˈfleɪmˌpruf /

adjective

resisting the effect of flames; not readily ignited or burned by flames.

verb (used with object)

to make flameproof.

flameproof British

/ ˈfleɪmˌpruːf /

adjective

not liable to catch fire or be damaged by fire
(of electrical apparatus) designed so that an internal explosion will not ignite external flammable gas

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Etymology

Origin of flameproof

First recorded in 1885–90; flame + -proof

Example Sentences

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Chemicals can be used to make plastics more flexible, add colour, give sun protection or make plastic flameproof.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2023

Amid unstoppable wildfires, homes at the edge of forests can be made safer with flameproof building materials.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2021

Lay the mushrooms in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or a flameproof roasting pan, gill side up.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2017

This is where I call on my flameproof, “I got this,” larger-than-life alter ego just so I can get things done.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2013

Maybe that was because his magic firewood lifeline was safely stashed away in a flameproof pouch, or maybe it was because he’d commanded a zombie legion and been promoted to praetor.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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