as in noncombustible
incapable of being burned
remember to store valuable papers in a fireproof box
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Recent Examples of fireproof
The facility reportedly has a very detailed plan to keep the art safe, including fireproof walls.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Their house had heat-resistant windows, a fireproof clay roof, walls made of concrete instead of wood, and vents stuffed with steel wool to keep embers from flying into the house.
—Eli Saslow, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The air inside was clean, because the fireproof windows had sealed out the smoke.
—Eli Saslow, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The fireproof vents had kept out embers.
—Eli Saslow, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Their house had heat-resistant windows, a fireproof clay roof, walls made of concrete instead of wood, and vents stuffed with steel wool to keep embers from flying into the house.
—Eli Saslow, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The air inside was clean, because the fireproof windows had sealed out the smoke.
—Eli Saslow, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The fireproof vents had kept out embers.
—Eli Saslow, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fireproof
Adjective
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The use of concrete as a noncombustible material in AC may lead to fewer claims in the future, as homes built with this technology are better equipped to withstand wildfires.—
Michael Molitch-Hou,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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So houses are mostly Mediterranean, wrapped with stucco or fiber cement — noncombustible materials — with a few splashes of stone and brick thrown in.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Tribune claimed its four-story building constructed of stone, brick and iron at the southeast corner of Dearborn and Madison streets was incombustible.—
Chicago Tribune staff,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2022
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The Chicago Tribune claimed its four-story building constructed of stone, brick and iron at the southeast corner of Dearborn and Madison streets was incombustible.—
Kori Rumore,
chicagotribune.com,
1 Oct. 2021
Adjective
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Miller also recommended a buffer zone between homes and wildland areas, which would be kept clear and contain nonflammable vegetation.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The reaction produces a nonflammable carbon material, thereby slowing a blaze to buy firefighters time.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Fireproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fireproof. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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