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fireproof

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of FIREPROOF

incapable of being burned <remember to store valuable papers in a fireproof box>

Synonyms fireproof, noncombustible, nonflammable, noninflammable

Related Words nonexplosive

Near Antonyms ablaze, afire, aflame, blazing, burning, combusting, fiery, flaming, ignited, inflamed (also enflamed), kindled, lit (or lighted); consumable; explosive, incendiary, volcanic

Antonyms burnable, combustible, flammable, ignitable (also ignitible), inflammable

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