flameproofed

Won't catch fire

Flameproofed describes something that has been treated or manufactured to resist ignition or slow the spread of fire.

Fabrics, building materials, and industrial equipment are commonly flameproofed through chemical treatments or specialized coatings.

The children's pajamas were flameproofed to meet safety regulations.

The term is the past tense and past participle of flameproof used as a verb, though the adjective flameproof is more common.

protection

thermal

Pertaining to warmth

barrier · safeguard · insulation · resistant · retardant · shielding · containment · encasement · cladding

treatment

fire-resistant

Slow to catch flame

coated · impregnated · sprayed · applied · intumescent · self-extinguishing · brominated · aftertreatment · retreatment · certification

materials

fabric

Woven or knit material

mattress · carpet · drapery · costume · workwear · theatrical · canvas · insulation · fiberglass · foam

durability

permanent

Fixed without end

stable · resilient · reliable · lasting · robust · enduring · reapplication · wear-resistant · maintained · guaranteed

standards

certification

Attestation of qualification

regulation · inspection · NFPA · labeling · specification · approval · documentation

Opposites
fire resistance treatment

flameproofeduntreated

Not given care

flammable · combustible · unprotected · inflammable · ignitable

Family

flameproof, flameproofing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G