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单词 fireproof
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fireproofadj.

Brit. /ˈfʌɪəpruːf/, U.S. /ˈfaɪ(ə)rˌpruf/
Forms: see fire n. and proof adj. and adv.
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: fire n., proof adj.
Etymology: < fire n. + proof adj.
Able to withstand fire or great heat; incombustible. Also figurative.
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the world > action or operation > safety > [adjective] > safe or invulnerable > specific
pistol-proof1590
sword-proofa1593
fireproof1610
plot proofa1616
shot-free1616
stick-free1632
armour-proof1635
water-free1642
sting-free1644
iron-free1670
bomb-proof1702
ball-proof1759
bear-proof1840
bullet-proof1856
dingo-proof1873
aseismic1884
tamperproof1886
radioresistant1922
tamper-resistant1978
the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > coldness > quality of being incombustible > [adjective] > fire-proof
fire-free1606
fireproof1610
flame-proof1886
flame-proofed1962
society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > material for making paper > paper > [adjective] > other types of paper
unsized1794
wire-woven1799
wood-free1904
fireproof1922
pre-impregnated1933
carbonless1935
1610 J. Mason Turke v. iii. sig. Kv I..like Thetis sonne, When he was oynted with Ambrosia, Am more then fire-proofe.
a1638 J. Mede Paraphr. 2 Peter iii. in Wks. (1672) iii. 618 That such as had departed out of this life not fully purged..should not be found fire-proof at that day.
1642 T. Fuller Holy State ii. iv. 159 The one of brick, fire-proof.
1751 T. Crowley Life & Adventures of Mademoiselle de la Sarre iv. 48 Of those Sperms there are..some more or less fixed, others more or less subtile, and all Fire-proof.
1827 T. Moore Case of Libel in Poet. Wks. 381/2 A grim old Dandy, seen about, With a fire-proof wig.
1830 T. Carlyle tr. in Foreign Rev. Jan. 35 Perennial, fire-proof Joys, named Employments.
1922 Pulp & Paper Mag. Canada 15 June 494/3 Paper and board may be rendered partially fireproof by treatment with magnesium-sulphate solution.
1974 A. Fugard Statements 6 I was given a new asbestos apron and fire-proof gloves.
2005 Independent 12 Oct. (Property section) 23/5 One is a fire-proof safe for valuables and documents, and the other is a gun cabinet.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

fireproofv.

Brit. /ˈfʌɪəpruːf/, U.S. /ˈfaɪ(ə)rˌpruf/
Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: fireproof adj.
Etymology: < fireproof adj. Compare slightly earlier fireproofing n. Compare also earlier waterproof v.
transitive. To render fireproof.
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1841 Rep. Ventilation Houses Parl. 27 in Parl. Papers (H.C. 51) I. 155 That will be fire-proofed under the original estimate?
1854 Norton's Lit. Gaz. 1 Feb. 55 On the arrangements for lighting, ventilating, and fire-proofing a library.
1915 Amer. Cookery Aug. 159 (advt.) Pyrex is a new-process glass, fire-proofed to withstand the heat of the hottest oven.
1961 Guardian 24 Mar. 13/3 She started to fireproof all the curtains..in borax.
2009 Mich. Law Rev. 107 896 Homes have all been fire proofed.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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