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flame·​proof | \ ˈflām-ˌprüf How to pronounce flameproof (audio) \

Definition of flameproof

: resistant to damage or burning on contact with flame
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flameproof transitive verb
flameproofer noun

Examples of flameproof in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The flameproof bag was moved to the jetway, where Chicago police's bomb squad and arson unit responded. — Artemis Moshtaghian And Eric Levenson, CNN, "Bomb squad responds to backpack putting out smoke on Southwest plane at Chicago airport," 18 Nov. 2019 With some butter, grease a heavy flameproof casserole large enough to hold the fish in a single layer. — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, "Summer sauce: This fish dish highlights the season’s tomato harvest," 24 July 2019 In a large flameproof casserole, bring about 1½ inches of water and a large pinch of salt to a simmer over high heat. — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Salmon burgers in buns with corn salsa are the ultimate fish sandwiches," 22 July 2019 Heat the olive oil and butter in a large ovenproof saucepan or flameproof casserole. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "The Hot and Hearty Pie Recipes to Kick Off Autumn in Your Kitchen," 21 Sep. 2018 Heat the butter in a flameproof heavy-base pan over high heat. — Multiple Authors, House Beautiful, "Quick and Easy Pork Fillets in Wine Recipe," 5 Aug. 2010 In a large flameproof casserole over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Toss spicy Italian puttanesca with shrimp and angel hair in this sublime summer dish," 18 June 2018 In a flameproof casserole that will hold the chicken breasts in one layer, bring the stock to a boil. — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, "The stars of a spring chicken salad with quinoa, asparagus, and edamame are poached breasts," 24 Apr. 2018 In a large, flameproof casserole with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat, heat the oil. — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Greek-inspired chicken bakes over orzo with olives, capers, and lemon," 9 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of flameproof

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flameproof was in 1886

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“Flameproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flameproof. Accessed 23 Feb. 2020.

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flameproof

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of flameproof

: not easily damaged by flames

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