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FLAMEPROOF
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Dictionary entry overview: What does flameproof mean?
• FLAMEPROOF (adjective)
The adjective FLAMEPROOF has 1 sense:
1. resistant to catching fire
Familiarity information: FLAMEPROOF used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Resistant to catching fire
Synonyms:
flame-retardant; flameproof
Similar:
incombustible; noncombustible (not capable of igniting and burning)
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