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flameproof

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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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flame·proof   (flām'prōōf')   
adj.  Resistant to catching fire; flame-retardant.
tr.v.   flame·proofed, flame·proof·ing, flame·proofs
To make resistant to catching fire.
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