fire-resistive
- adjective
- /ˈfaɪər rɪˈzɪstɪv/
- Specialized
:
resistente al fuego
- Insulation with fire-resistive properties is required in high-risk areas.
Examples
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The building was constructed using fire-resistive materials to ensure safety in case of a fire.
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The hotel advertised its fire-resistive design to reassure guests about safety.
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The new building was constructed with fire-resistive materials to meet safety codes.
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This material is fire-resistive.
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The fire-resistive coating protects the wooden beams.
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In our new facility, all walls are fire-resistive to prevent the spread of flames during an emergency.
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The contractor recommended using fire-resistive insulation in the attic to protect against potential fire hazards.
Synonyms
5
4.9
Not easily set on fire and designed to slow the spread of flames
5
4.4
Not easy to burn because it has a special treatment
3
4.1
Not easily burned in a fire
1
3.9
Hard to burn or set on fire
1
4.1
Does not catch fire or burn easily
Does not burn easily in a fire, for example walls or doors
Not able to burn or be set on fire
Antonyms
How Fire-Resistant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word fire-resistive joins fire and resist, where resist means 'to hold back' and the ending -ive means 'having'. So, fire-resistive describes materials that 'hold back' fire and are hard to burn.