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fire-resistive

/ˈfaɪər rɪˈzɪs.tɪv/

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adjective

/ˈfaɪər rɪˈzɪs.tɪv/C1formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает материал или конструкцию, предназначенные для сопротивления огню и предотвращения его распространения.

Describes a material or structure that is designed to resist fire and prevent its spread.

  1. Difficult to burnC1formal

    Describes a material or structure that is designed to resist burning or withstand high temperatures for a period of time.

    ruОгнестойкий

    • The building's walls are made of fire-resistive materials.
    • Fire-resistive coatings are applied to steel beams for safety.
    • Modern construction codes require fire-resistive insulation in high-rises.

    Synonymsfire-resistantfireproofflame-retardantincombustiblenonflammable

    Antonymscombustibleflammableinflammable

Forms
  • more fire-resistive comparative form
  • most fire-resistive superlative form