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fireproof.

Resistant to damage from fire.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Resistant to damage from fire.

    The fireproof safe will protect documents inside for up to four hours in a standard house fire.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Germanic *fōr Proto-West Germanic *fuir Old English fȳr Middle English fyr English fire English proof English -proof English fireproof From fire + -proof.

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.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Germanic *fōr Proto-West Germanic *fuir Old English fȳr Middle English fyr English fire English proof English -proof English fireproof From fire + -proof.

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