fire-resistant
[ fahyuh r-ri-zis-tuh nt ]
/ ˈfaɪər rɪˌzɪs tənt /
adjective
totally or almost totally unburnable.
Words nearby fire-resistant
fire-eater, fire-engine red, fire-extinguisher, fire-plow, fire-polish, fire-resistant, fire-retardant, fire-tube boiler, firearm, fireback, fireball
Origin of fire-resistant
First recorded in 1900–05
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Examples from the Web for fire-resistant
Fire risks to residences and other buildings can be reduced by building the roof of fireproof or fire-resistant materials.
A Living from the Land|William B. Duryee