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heatproof

heatproof

1 3.5
Does not get damaged by very high heat
  • adjective
  • /ˈhiːtpruːf/
translation icon : resistente al calor
  • This item is heatproof.
  • a heatproof bowl

This is a very, very, very thin layer of oxide which which is heatproof.

Examples

  • Make sure to use a heatproof bowl when melting chocolate in the microwave.

  • The laboratory is equipped with heatproof gloves for handling hot equipment.

  • Always place hot pans on a heatproof surface to avoid burns.

  • The new heatproof gloves protected my hands while cooking.

  • In a heatproof container, you can safely store leftovers before reheating.

  • Always use a heatproof pan when cooking at high temperatures.

  • The recipe specified that the ingredients should be mixed in a heatproof bowl.

Synonyms

ovenproof
vsheatproof
1 3.2

Safe to put in an oven without being damaged by heat

applies more widely to resisting heat damage beyond specific cooking devices
thermostable
vsheatproof
  • Specialized
6.7

Able to stay the same at high temperatures

is the general ability to resist damage from high temperatures

How Resistant

fireproof
5 4.0
heatproof
1 3.5

Surface Forms

heatproof positive

Morphology

heatproof = heat + proof (transparent) = heat + proof

A direct compound of 'heat' + 'proof' where '-proof' clearly means 'resistant to', so the meaning 'resistant to heat' is easily derived.

Etymology

Heatproof is a simple combination of heat and proof, where proof means 'resistant to', as in waterproof or bulletproof. So something heatproof can resist damage from high heat.