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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

Example Sentences

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At 2,350 square feet with fire-resistant siding, it sits on the same plot where the Eaton Fire destroyed their home of 10 years in January 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 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

And much like his newly purchased pad, Simmons’ former home “utilizes solar-power for pool and radiant heated flooring, eco-materials and fire-resistant, waterproof triple-panel windows.”

From MarketWatch Feb. 27, 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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