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Definition of flameproofing

flameproofing

/ˈfleɪmˌpruːfɪŋ/
flame · proof · ing
Adjective:flameproof
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Past Simple:flameproofed
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Past Participle:flameproofed
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Present Participle:flameproofing
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flameproofing Lexical Profile

flameproofing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of treating a material or structure so that it resists catching fire or spreading flames.

Example

"Proper flameproofing of the stage curtains is required by municipal safety codes before the theater can open."

2

A chemical coating, substance, or material applied to surfaces or fabrics to make them resistant to fire.

Example

"The technicians sprayed a layer of chemical flameproofing onto the exposed wooden beams."

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• verb

1

To treat a fabric, material, or structure so that it becomes resistant to catching fire or burning (present participle of flameproof).

Example

"The manufacturer is flameproofing all upholstery fabrics used in commercial aircraft cabins."

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• Nearby Words

flamenco
flameout
flameproof
flameproofing
flamer
flamethrower
flaming

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flameproofing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flameproofing
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