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fire-resistant
[ fahyuhr-ri-zis-tuhnt ]
/ ˈfaɪər rɪˌzɪs tənt /
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adjective
totally or almost totally unburnable.
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Origin of fire-resistant
First recorded in 1900–05
Words nearby fire-resistant
fireproof, fireproofing, fire raiser, fire red, fire resistance, fire-resistant, fire-retardant, fireroom, firesafe, fire sale, fire screen
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How to use fire-resistant in a sentence
Fire risks to residences and other buildings can be reduced by building the roof of fireproof or fire-resistant materials.
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