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flameproof

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/ˈfleɪmpruːf/ · flame-proof

Resistant to catching fire; designed to prevent fire from damaging the material.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Resistant to catching fire; designed to prevent fire from damaging the material.

آتش سے محفوظ؛ ایسا جو مواد کو آگ سے نقصان پہنچنے سے بچانے کے لیے ڈیزائن کیا گیا ہو۔

آتش گیرانا

aateesh geerana

Synonyms

fire-resistantincombustibleflame-retardantآتش مزاحمتآتش بندآتش روادار

Antonyms

flammablecombustibleignitableآتش پذیرآتش زنیآتش دار

Common Collocations

  • flameproof material
  • flameproof clothing
  • flameproof insulation

Example Sentences

The factory uses flameproof materials to ensure safety.

کارخانے میں تحفظ کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے آتش گیر مواد استعمال کیا جاتا ہے.

Karkhane mein tahafuz ko yaqeeni banane ke liye aateesh geer mawad istemal kiya jata hai.

He wore a flameproof suit while working near the furnace.

اس نے بھٹی کے قریب کام کرتے وقت آتش گیر لباس پہنا.

Us ne bhatti ke qareeb kaam karte waqt aateesh geer libas pehna.

Flameproof coatings can significantly reduce fire risks.

آتش گیر کوٹنگز آگ کے خطرات کو نمایاں طور پر کم کر سکتی ہیں.

Aateesh geer coatings aag ke khatarat ko numaind tor par kam kar sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

flame-retardant:Flameproof indicates total resistance to fire, while flame-retardant means the material slows down the spread of fire.

Word Family

flameproofing
nounآتش گیرائی
flameproofed
verbآتش گیرائی کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'flame' combined with 'proof' to remember it protects against fire.

Visualize a firefighter in a flameproof suit standing confidently in front of a blazing fire.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "flame + proof" — to protect or prevent from fire

First known use: 20th century

The term flameproof originated in the early 20th century primarily used in engineering and safety fields to describe materials that do not ignite easily.