fireproofing
noun
fire·proof·ing
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌprü-fiŋ 
1
: material used to make something fireproof
asbestos used as fireproofing
2
: the act of making something fireproof : the act of protecting something using fireproof materials
When the temperature reaches 2,000 degrees, fireproofing becomes a joke.—
Thaddeus Kusmierski
Thaddeus Kusmierski
fireproofing
adjective
a fireproofing treatment
fireproofing agents
Examples of fireproofing in a Sentence
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Be mindful that not all fireproofing is created the same and that there are specific factors to consider.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023
In passive systems, such as Gore-Tex, the material’s physical structure can assist in heating, cooling, fireproofing, or moisture evaporation.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Sep. 2023
Most of the time, that involves thicker covering on wires or fireproofing poles rather than burying lines, which is much more expensive.
—Tim Fitzpatrick, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
The question of whether housing should be rebuilt and what level of fireproofing is needed is complicated by local regulations, cost, insurance payouts and what materials local builders are willing to use.
—J.k. Dineen, SFChronicle.com, 3 Sep. 2020
Billions more would pay for infrastructure projects that could mitigate the impact of wildfires and other natural disasters, such as rehabilitating burned lands, burying power lines and fireproofing homes.
—Sarah D. Wire Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2021
Napa architect Brendan Jorgensen said that many Sonoma homeowners who lost their homes in the Tubbs Fire mistakenly believe the cost of building with unconventional fireproofing techniques is prohibitively expensive.
—J.k. Dineen, SFChronicle.com, 3 Sep. 2020
Insulation, varnishes, sealants, piping, pigments, fireproofing material — all contain such compounds; nearly 20 percent of plastic goes to the building industry.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2022
The building had little or no fireproofing, Merritt said.
—Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022
Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023
In passive systems, such as Gore-Tex, the material’s physical structure can assist in heating, cooling, fireproofing, or moisture evaporation.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Sep. 2023
Most of the time, that involves thicker covering on wires or fireproofing poles rather than burying lines, which is much more expensive.
—Tim Fitzpatrick, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
The question of whether housing should be rebuilt and what level of fireproofing is needed is complicated by local regulations, cost, insurance payouts and what materials local builders are willing to use.
—J.k. Dineen, SFChronicle.com, 3 Sep. 2020
Billions more would pay for infrastructure projects that could mitigate the impact of wildfires and other natural disasters, such as rehabilitating burned lands, burying power lines and fireproofing homes.
—Sarah D. Wire Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2021
Napa architect Brendan Jorgensen said that many Sonoma homeowners who lost their homes in the Tubbs Fire mistakenly believe the cost of building with unconventional fireproofing techniques is prohibitively expensive.
—J.k. Dineen, SFChronicle.com, 3 Sep. 2020
Insulation, varnishes, sealants, piping, pigments, fireproofing material — all contain such compounds; nearly 20 percent of plastic goes to the building industry.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2022
The building had little or no fireproofing, Merritt said.
—Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022
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“Fireproofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireproofing. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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