fireproofing
1Fireproofing — Fire proof ing, n. The act or process of rendering anything incombustible; also, the materials used in the process. [1913 Webster] …
2Fireproofing — Fireproof redirects here. For the album, see Fireproof (album). For the 2008 film, see Fireproof (2008 film). Fireproofing, a passive fire protection measure, refers to the act of making materials or structures more resistant to fire, or to those …
3fireproofing — noun 1. : the act or process of making a thing fireproof 2. : the materials used in the process of fireproofing * * * /fuyeur prooh fing/, n. 1. the act or process of rendering fireproof. 2. material for use in making anything fireproof. [1865… …
4fireproofing — /fuyeur prooh fing/, n. 1. the act or process of rendering fireproof. 2. material for use in making anything fireproof. [1865 70; FIREPROOF + ING1] * * * Use of fire resistant materials in a building to prevent structural collapse and allow safe… …
5fireproofing — n. act of making inflammable; materials used to make things fire resistantadj. fire resistant v. make resistant to fire, make inflammable …
6fireproofing — fire•proof•ing [[t]ˈfaɪərˌpru fɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) the act or process of rendering fireproof 2) material for use in making anything fireproof • Etymology: 1865–70 …
7fireproofing — /ˈfaɪəprufɪŋ/ (say fuyuhproohfing) noun 1. the act or process of rendering fireproof. 2. material for use in making anything fireproof …
8fireproofing tile — noun : tile for use as a protection against fire for structural members …
9Collapse of the World Trade Center — Coordinates: 40°42′41.12″N 74°00′44.00″W / …
10Firestop — A firestop is a passive fire protection system of various components used to seal openings and joints in fire resistance rated wall and/or floor assemblies, based on fire testing and certification listings. Unprotected openings in fire… …
