fireproofing
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4.1
- noun
- /ˈfaɪərˌpruːfɪŋ/
- Specialized
:
tratamiento ignífugo
- Fire departments recommend using fireproofing materials to protect homes from wildfire damage.
- fireproofing material
- fireproofing insulation
- spray-applied fireproofing
Examples
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FIREPROOFING.
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But the boys had learned it was cheaper to give the inspector 200 bucks and a ringside table to our show than to spend thousands of dollars on fireproofing.
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Does that include the tempered shield and fireproofing?
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You can say the same for fire escapes, emergency exits, fireproofing materials, etc.
Blog text (23) -
The fireproofing and rough work for the plumbing and electricity are also finished, according to Art Gillman, the general contractor for Dolphin Construction.
Blog text (11) -
Older school buildings are most likely to contain asbestos in spray-applied fireproofing, pipe and boiler insulation, acoustical and decorative insulation, and floor and ceiling tile.
Academic text (2001) -
"Steel fireproofing materials are not evaluated to withstand the impact of a commercial aircraft, but the IBC has mandated third-party inspection of spray-applied fire protection material in the 2000 Edition of their code, and that's a start we can build on," he said. - Michael Valenti
Academic text (2001) -
The construction of the new high-rise included extensive fireproofing to enhance safety in case of an emergency.
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The fireproofing of this building was crucial during the last fire inspection.
Antonyms
How Fire-Resistant
- Specialized
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4.1
- Specialized
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4.9
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2.6
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word fireproofing comes from fire + proof + -ing, with proof meaning 'resistant to', the same idea you see in waterproof. As a noun, fireproofing is the material or the process that makes things 'resistant to fire', used to protect buildings and objects.