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# fireproof

adjective (fireproof); verb (fireproof, fireproofs, fireproofed, fireproofing)

«fireproof» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Fireproof means not able to burn or be badly damaged by fire. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fireproof/#m1)
2. To fireproof something is to treat it so that it does not catch fire easily. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fireproof/#m2)

### In the lessons

In science lessons on materials pupils test which materials burn; in everyday safety firefighters wear fire-resistant clothing and some safes and doors are made fireproof. Phrases: «a fireproof safe», «fireproof gloves», «fire door».

### Examples

- Firefighters wear special suits that protect them from fire. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fireproof/#x1)
- Dad keeps important papers in a fireproof box. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fireproof/#x2)
- Brick is more fireproof than wood. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fireproof/#x3)
- Oven gloves protect your hands from heat. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fireproof/#x4)
- They fireproofed the theatre curtains. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fireproof/#x5)
- Fire doors help stop a fire from spreading. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fireproof/#x6)
- Nothing is completely fireproof in a very hot fire. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fireproof/#x7)

### Note

One word: fire + proof (like «waterproof»). Trap: many «fireproof» things are really only fire-resistant; very strong heat can still damage them. Never test fireproof claims yourself; matches and lighters are for adults.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «fireproof» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/fireproof/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«fireproof» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/fireproof.html) on Mova free.