- Fireproofing
- Fireproofing Fire"proof`ing, n. The act or process of rendering anything incombustible; also, the materials used in the process. [1913 Webster]
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fireproofing — noun 1. : the act or process of making a thing fireproof 2. : the materials used in the process of fireproofing * * * /fuyeur prooh fing/, n. 1. the act or process of rendering fireproof. 2. material for use in making anything fireproof. [1865… … Useful english dictionary
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fireproofing — fire•proof•ing [[t]ˈfaɪərˌpru fɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) the act or process of rendering fireproof 2) material for use in making anything fireproof • Etymology: 1865–70 … From formal English to slang
fireproofing — /ˈfaɪəprufɪŋ/ (say fuyuhproohfing) noun 1. the act or process of rendering fireproof. 2. material for use in making anything fireproof …
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