flame proofing

flame·proof

[fleym-proof]
adjective
1.
resisting the effect of flames; not readily ignited or burned by flames.
verb (used with object)
2.
to make flameproof.

Origin:
1885–90; flame + -proof

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flameproof (ˈfleɪmˌpruːf) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  not liable to catch fire or be damaged by fire
2.  (of electrical apparatus) designed so that an internal explosion will not ignite external flammable gas

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