fireproofness
Immunity to burning
The quality of being resistant to fire or incombustible.
Fireproofness is a technical term appearing mainly in building codes, materials science, and insurance specifications: The fireproofness of the insulation met safety standards.
In everyday speech, people more often say something is fireproof rather than discuss its fireproofness.
Inhibits ignition and burning
- nonflammableUnable to burn
- incombustibleUnable to catch fire
- asbestosFibrous fireproofing mineral
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
mineral wool · rockwool · intumescent · calcium silicate · vermiculite · perlite
Inability to ignite
- heat resistanceTolerance to high temperatures
- self-extinguishingCeases combustion independently
flame-retardant
Inhibits ignition and burning
- nonflammableUnable to burn
- incombustibleUnable to catch fire
- asbestosFibrous fireproofing mineral
fiberglass · mineral wool · rockwool · intumescent · calcium silicate · vermiculite · perlite
nonflammability
Inability to ignite
- heat resistanceTolerance to high temperatures
- self-extinguishingCeases combustion independently
firewall
Network access control system
- compartmentalizationDivision into distinct sections
fireproofnessflammability
Ease of catching fire
combustibility · inflammability · ignitability · burnable · fire hazard