flameproof
Won't catch fire
Flameproof describes materials or objects designed to resist ignition or prevent the spread of fire.
Flameproof fabrics are treated with chemicals that inhibit burning, while flameproof enclosures in industrial settings contain any internal explosion without igniting surrounding gases.
The term appears interchangeably with flame-resistant, though technically flameproof suggests complete imperviousness while flame-resistant indicates reduced flammability.
The laboratory required flameproof cabinets for storing volatile chemicals.
Guarding against harm
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- resistantWithstanding external forces
fireproof · noncombustible · self-extinguishing · heat-resistant · protective · safeguard
Tough synthetic polymer fiber
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- ceramicFired clay material
- firebrickHeat-resistant ceramic block
fireclay · asbestos · vermiculite · perlite · intumescent · rockwool · aluminized
Swells from heat exposure
- retardantSubstance that slows something
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- finishBring to completion
sealant · paint · varnish · lacquer · epoxy · resin · primer · impregnation
Woven or knit material
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- woolSheared animal fiber
- treatedGiven medical attention
kevlar · aramid · fiberglass · canvas · denim · twill · upholstery · curtain
Confined, bordered space
- housingDwellings or protective covering
- motorEnergy-to-motion converter
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- lampElectric light fixture
fitting · apparatus · certified · rated · industrial · electrical · wiring · conduit
Attestation of qualification
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- ratingAssigned evaluative score
- ULSafety certification company
- BSFalsehoods, or science degree
NFPA · compliance · laboratory · specification · classification · approval · testing · inspection
protection
Guarding against harm
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
resistant · fireproof · noncombustible · self-extinguishing · heat-resistant · protective · safeguard
aramid
Tough synthetic polymer fiber
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- ceramicFired clay material
firebrick · fireclay · asbestos · vermiculite · perlite · intumescent · rockwool · aluminized
intumescent
Swells from heat exposure
finish · sealant · paint · varnish · lacquer · epoxy · resin · primer · impregnation · topcoat
fabric
Woven or knit material
treated · kevlar · aramid · fiberglass · canvas · denim · twill · upholstery · curtain · bedding
enclosure
Confined, bordered space
- housingDwellings or protective covering
- motorEnergy-to-motion converter
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
lamp · fitting · apparatus · certified · rated · industrial · electrical · wiring · conduit · plug
certification
Attestation of qualification
BS · NFPA · compliance · laboratory · specification · classification · approval · testing · inspection · label
- hazardous equipmentgas detectors
- Resistorsresistor, potentiometer, rheostat, preset, thermistor
flameproofflammable
Prone to ignition
inflammable · combustible · ignitable · burnable · incendiary