Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

flameproof

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.50 in modern English

Syllables
flame-proof
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Resistant to catching fire.

verb

To make flameproof.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree English flame English proof English -proof English flameproof From flame + -proof.

Usage

Inflected Forms

more flameproof (comparative) most flameproof (superlative) flame-proof (alternative) flameproofs (present, singular) flameproofing (participle, present) flameproofed (participle, past) flameproofed (past)

Derived Forms

flameproofer

Synonyms

fireproof flame-retardant

Questions

What does flameproof mean?
Resistant to catching fire.
Where does flameproof come from?
Etymology tree English flame English proof English -proof English flameproof From flame + -proof.

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