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fireproof
(fire|proof)
Pronunciation:
/ˈfʌɪəpruːf/
adjective
able to withstand fire or great heat:
a fireproof dish
verb
[
with object
]
make (something) fireproof:
nearby museum buildings will be fireproofed
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