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fireproofing

American  
[fahyuhr-proo-fing] / ˈfaɪərˌpru fɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or process of rendering fireproof.

  2. material for use in making anything fireproof.


Etymology

Origin of fireproofing

First recorded in 1865–70; fireproof + -ing 1

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Price hikes in notoriously opaque power markets can stem from transmission upgrades, volatile commodity costs and expensive fireproofing measures, factors that vary by region.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 10, 2025

Going forward, Aghayere would like to see better fireproofing on overpasses and bridges.

From Slate Jun. 16, 2023

It wasn’t long before the newly arrived fireproofing architectural prodigy won over Seattle — and King County — planners.

From Seattle Times May 11, 2023

Mr. Kumamaru said some older buildings did not have the recommended two exits per floor or fireproofing on interior finishes.

From New York Times Dec. 16, 2021

The necessity of eliminating wood to the greatest extent possible and fireproofing what remains, was shown by the destruction of the Spanish men-of-war.

From Porto Rico Its History, Products and Possibilities... by Arthur D. Hall

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