- present participle of fireproof.
Etymology
Origin of fireproofing
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Price hikes in notoriously opaque power markets can stem from transmission upgrades, volatile commodity costs and expensive fireproofing measures, factors that vary by region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025
Going forward, Aghayere would like to see better fireproofing on overpasses and bridges.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2023
It wasn’t long before the newly arrived fireproofing architectural prodigy won over Seattle — and King County — planners.
From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2023
In that case, fire experts identified numerous problems with the building, which also had just one main stairwell and lacked fireproofing on interior fixtures.
From New York Times ● Dec. 18, 2021
We also find a distinct violation of ordinance governing fireproofing of scenery and all woodwork on or about the stage.
From Chicago's Awful Theater Horror by Various
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