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
"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
While chatting outside the new house, which was built with fire-resistant materials, we gazed up at the ridge where the fire started.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025
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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