fireproof
part of speech
adjective (fireproof); verb (fireproof, fireproofs, fireproofed, fireproofing)
meaning for a pupil
1) Fireproof means not able to burn or be badly damaged by fire. tree →
2) To fireproof something is to treat it so that it does not catch fire easily. tree →
sense in the lessons
In science lessons on materials pupils test which materials burn; in everyday safety firefighters wear fire-resistant clothing and some safes and doors are made fireproof. Phrases: «a fireproof safe», «fireproof gloves», «fire door».
examples
- Firefighters wear special suits that protect them from fire. tree →
- Dad keeps important papers in a fireproof box. tree →
- Brick is more fireproof than wood. tree →
- Oven gloves protect your hands from heat. tree →
- They fireproofed the theatre curtains. tree →
- Fire doors help stop a fire from spreading. tree →
- Nothing is completely fireproof in a very hot fire. tree →
note
One word: fire + proof (like «waterproof»). Trap: many «fireproof» things are really only fire-resistant; very strong heat can still damage them. Never test fireproof claims yourself; matches and lighters are for adults.
Trees and pragmatics
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