fireproofingn.

Brit.

/ˈfʌɪəpruːfɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈfaɪ(ə)rˌprufɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: fireproof adj., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < fireproof adj. + -ing suffix¹. Compare slightly later fireproof v. Compare earlier waterproofing n.

1. The action or process of making something fireproof. Often attributive.

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the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > coldness > quality of being incombustible > [noun] > making fire-proof

fireproofing1838

flame-proofing1929

1838 Mechanics' Mag. 28 July Index 466/2 De Witt's fire-proofing composition.

1841 Rep. Ventilation Houses Parl. 27 in Parl. Papers (H.C. 51) I. 155 If Dr. Reid's plan is put into execution, it will render fire-proofing necessary.

1883 Pall Mall Gaz. 13 Dec. 3/2 He carefully examined my fire-proofing work on the dome [of St Paul's Cathedral].

1938 R. Hum Chem. for Engin. Students xxiv. 663 Some matches have the other end soaked with a fire-proofing solution.

2012 APT Bull. 43 33/3 The fire also illustrated the need for the fire-proofing of metal frames.

2. Material used to make something fireproof.

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1883 Sci. Amer. 17 Feb. 100/2 Samples of this fireproofing exhibited at the American Institute in this city received the medal of superiority.

1892 F. E. Kidder Architect's & Builder's Pocketbk. (ed. 10) ii. xxv. 476 When the fire-proofing is penetrated, the material back of it is inflammable.

1921 Drug & Chem. Markets 14 Sept. 521/2 Of three types of fire-proofing tested by him sodium tungstate had the least effect on the breaking strength of the fabric.

2001 Chicago Tribune 12 Sept. i. 11/2 (in figure) The blazes would have melted fireproofing that surrounded the columns on the buildings' upper floors.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	fireproofing
释义	fireproofingn. Brit. /ˈfʌɪəpruːfɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈfaɪ(ə)rˌprufɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: fireproof adj., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < fireproof adj. + -ing suffix¹. Compare slightly later fireproof v. Compare earlier waterproofing n. 1. The action or process of making something fireproof. Often attributive. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > coldness > quality of being incombustible > [noun] > making fire-proof fireproofing1838 flame-proofing1929 1838 Mechanics' Mag. 28 July Index 466/2 De Witt's fire-proofing composition. 1841 Rep. Ventilation Houses Parl. 27 in Parl. Papers (H.C. 51) I. 155 If Dr. Reid's plan is put into execution, it will render fire-proofing necessary. 1883 Pall Mall Gaz. 13 Dec. 3/2 He carefully examined my fire-proofing work on the dome [of St Paul's Cathedral]. 1938 R. Hum Chem. for Engin. Students xxiv. 663 Some matches have the other end soaked with a fire-proofing solution. 2012 APT Bull. 43 33/3 The fire also illustrated the need for the fire-proofing of metal frames. 2. Material used to make something fireproof. ΚΠ 1883 Sci. Amer. 17 Feb. 100/2 Samples of this fireproofing exhibited at the American Institute in this city received the medal of superiority. 1892 F. E. Kidder Architect's & Builder's Pocketbk. (ed. 10) ii. xxv. 476 When the fire-proofing is penetrated, the material back of it is inflammable. 1921 Drug & Chem. Markets 14 Sept. 521/2 Of three types of fire-proofing tested by him sodium tungstate had the least effect on the breaking strength of the fabric. 2001 Chicago Tribune 12 Sept. i. 11/2 (in figure) The blazes would have melted fireproofing that surrounded the columns on the buildings' upper floors. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1838
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