fire-retardant
Won't catch easily
Fire-retardant describes materials treated or designed to resist ignition and slow the spread of flames: fire-retardant fabric, fire-retardant foam.
The term applies to coatings, chemicals, and building materials that don't prevent fire entirely but delay its progress, buying time for escape or suppression.
Also used as a noun for the substance itself: Planes dropped fire-retardant on the blaze.
Unable to burn
- incombustibleUnable to catch fire
- self-extinguishingCeases combustion independently
- intumescentSwells from heat exposure
Glow-in-dark element
- brominatedTreated with bromine
- chlorinatedTreated with purifying halogen
- antimonyBrittle metalloid, symbol Sb
- halonFire-suppressing halogenated compound
alumina · trioxide · ammonium · magnesium · hydroxide · zinc · borate · borates
Reinforced woven strand composite
- rockwoolFibrous stone-based insulation
- aramidTough synthetic polymer fiber
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
- silicaSilicon dioxide compound
cellulose · neoprene · teflon · melamine · polyester · vinyl · epoxy
Infusion or fertilization
- coatingApplied surface covering
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
spray · dipping · topical · finish · lamination · infusion · saturation
nonflammable
Unable to burn
- incombustibleUnable to catch fire
- self-extinguishingCeases combustion independently
- intumescentSwells from heat exposure
phosphorus
Glow-in-dark element
- brominatedTreated with bromine
- chlorinatedTreated with purifying halogen
- antimonyBrittle metalloid, symbol Sb
halon · alumina · trioxide · ammonium · magnesium · hydroxide · zinc · borate · borates · phosphates
fiberglass
Reinforced woven strand composite
- rockwoolFibrous stone-based insulation
- aramidTough synthetic polymer fiber
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
silica · cellulose · neoprene · teflon · melamine · polyester · vinyl · epoxy
impregnation
Infusion or fertilization
- coatingApplied surface covering
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
varnish · spray · dipping · topical · finish · lamination · infusion · saturation
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
putty · wrap · board · sheathing · drywall · cladding · firewall
turnout
Number attending an event
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- firefighterEmergency blaze responder
- suitMatched formal garments
gloves · boots · jacket · hood · helmet · visor · mask · SCBA · coveralls · apron
fire-retardantflammable
Prone to ignition
combustible · inflammable · incendiary · ignitable · explosive
fire, fireproof, retard, retarded, retardation, retardant, retarding, fire-resistant, retarder