flameproof
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈfleɪmpruːf//
KK: /ˈfleɪmˌpruf/
adjective
Definition
Able to resist catching fire or burning when exposed to flames.
Example
The workers wore flameproof suits while handling the hazardous materials.
Conversation
Did you see the new camping gear they have at the store?
Yeah, I noticed they have some flameproof tents now.
That's so cool! I always worry about campfires getting out of control.
Right? It's nice to have flameproof options for safety.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fireproof
flame-retardant
heat-resistant
Antonyms
flammable
combustible
inflammable
transitive verb
Definition
To make something resistant to fire or flames so that it does not catch fire easily.
Example
The company developed a new material to flameproof the tents used in camping.
Tense Forms
Past: flameproofed
Past Participle: flameproofed
Conversation
Did you hear that they flameproof the new tents for the camping trip?
No way, that's awesome! Safety first, right?
Yeah, I think it’s a smart move to make them more secure.
Root Explanation
Flameproof is formed from "flame" (from Old English *flāma*, meaning a fire or blaze) and "proof" (from Old English *prōf*, meaning to test or to prove). The word describes something that has been tested or proven to resist flames or fire.
Memory Tip
Think of 'flame' as a fire and 'proof' as something that has been tested against it — that's why flameproof means resistant to fire.
Visually Confused Words
shameproof
rifleproof
lanceproof
glareproof
flashproof