fire-resistant

[fahyuhr-ri-zis-tuhnt]

adjective

1. totally or almost totally unburnable.

2. fire-retardant.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire-resistant¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

They were replacing some of the landscaping with gravel, a decision that made their home more fire-resistant and cut their insurance costs in half.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, battery safety is improving all the time, with newer systems equipped with improved suppression systems and more fire-resistant battery chemistries.

From BBC

They laid sprinkler lines and wrapped the trunks of some of the hulking trees with a fire-resistant material akin to tin foil.

From Los Angeles Times

Filled with drought- and fire-resistant plantings while managing water with a bioswale system, it acts as a leisure spot and a place to harvest — some plants even provide dyes for arts activities below.

From Los Angeles Times

There are already several examples of timber companies that have moved away from plantation-style logging in favor of more natural, fire-resistant forests.

From Los Angeles Times