fire-resistant
AmericanEtymology
Origin of fire-resistant
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Some Angelenos, like David Lefkowith, president of the Mandeville Canyon Assn., hope it will be more accepting of fire-resistant native species and emphasize less expensive home hardening measures.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
But that disaster made his company, which focuses on fire-resistant and mould-resistant homes, even more relevant.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The roof, where burning embers can accumulate, is made of fire-resistant material.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
At the new Palisades house, the roof and siding are fire-resistant, and the eaves are closed to prevent sparks from entering.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025
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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