as in noncombustible
incapable of being burned
remember to store valuable papers in a fireproof box
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Recent Examples of fireproof
Consider keeping paper copies in a fireproof and waterproof box or safe, a bank safe deposit box or with a trusted friend or relative.
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Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Supposedly all of that is fireproof and bomb-proof.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Keep a physical copy of your insurance coverage and the title and deed to your home in a waterproof or fireproof bag or other container.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Its exterior is built with a heavy-duty steel roof, fireproof and insulated wall panels, a soundproof and insulated door, and plastic steel sliding windows.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Supposedly all of that is fireproof and bomb-proof.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Keep a physical copy of your insurance coverage and the title and deed to your home in a waterproof or fireproof bag or other container.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Its exterior is built with a heavy-duty steel roof, fireproof and insulated wall panels, a soundproof and insulated door, and plastic steel sliding windows.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fireproof
Adjective
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So houses are mostly Mediterranean, wrapped with stucco or fiber cement — noncombustible materials — with a few splashes of stone and brick thrown in.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Other tips include installing ember-resistant vents, fire-retardant roofs and building the first 6 inches of exterior walls with noncombustible materials, like brick.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Tribune claimed its four-story building constructed of stone, brick and iron at the southeast corner of Dearborn and Madison streets was incombustible.—
Chicago Tribune staff,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2022
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The Chicago Tribune claimed its four-story building constructed of stone, brick and iron at the southeast corner of Dearborn and Madison streets was incombustible.—
Kori Rumore,
chicagotribune.com,
1 Oct. 2021
Adjective
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Miller also recommended a buffer zone between homes and wildland areas, which would be kept clear and contain nonflammable vegetation.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The reaction produces a nonflammable carbon material, thereby slowing a blaze to buy firefighters time.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Fireproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fireproof. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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