Etymology
Origin of fireproofing
Example Sentences
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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
Aghayere suggested that a “perfect cocktail” of flammable gasoline, relatively lackadaisical bridge fireproofing standards, and the heating of the bridge’s steel supports could have done.
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
In that case, fire experts identified numerous problems with the building, which also had just one main stairwell and lacked fireproofing on interior fixtures.
From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2021
If we figure, however, for the same style of lighting, heating, ventilating and fireproofing, and provide an elevator and outside fire-escape, the cost could not be put below $40,000.
From The American Architect and Building News, Vol. 27, Jan-Mar, 1890 by Various
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