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fireproof

verb
  1. To make resistant to damage from fire.

    "I hastily fireproofed my clothing somewhat by pouring a bucket of water over myself before dashing into the flames."

adjective
  1. Resistant to damage from fire.

    "The fireproof safe will protect documents inside for up to four hours in a standard house fire."

    Similar: fire-resistant, flame-retardant, refractory

Synonymsfire-resistant, flame-retardant, refractory

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