flameproof
Translation
flameproof, fire-resistant
Examples
Firefighters wear flameproof clothing.
Firefighters wear flameproof clothing.
Grammar Patterns
flameproof ((noun)) describes a noun as being resistant to fire This is a flameproof material.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fire-resistant, non-flammable; Antonyms: flammable
Etymology
A combination of 'flame' and 'proof' (meaning resistant to).
Memory Tips
The suffix '-proof' means it can resist something. So, 'flameproof' resists flames.