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fire-resistant

American  
[fahyuhr-ri-zis-tuhnt] / ˈfaɪər rɪˌzɪs tənt /

adjective

  1. totally or almost totally unburnable.

  2. fire-retardant.


Etymology

Origin of fire-resistant

First recorded in 1900–05

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Paint maker PPG has introduced a fire-resistant coating called Steelguard 951 that can be applied in a fabrication shop before the steel is erected.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

PopWheels, a New York startup, supplies and charges them at nearby fire-resistant lockers.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

"It's been pretty cool learning about hemp. I love using it because it's non-toxic, pest-resistant, fire-resistant and mould-resistant," Traci says.

From BBC Apr. 8, 2026

The roof, where burning embers can accumulate, is made of fire-resistant material.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 2, 2026

What evolved was a style of building, known as “Chicago School,” that was not just handsome, but truly fire-resistant.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy

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