noun
- plural of fireproofing; materials, treatments, or processes applied to make something resistant to fire or prevent it from burning easily
Usage: typically used in construction, textiles, and manufacturing contexts
Examples
- The building codes require fireproofings on all structural steel beams.
- Modern fireproofings have made fabrics safer in case of accidental ignition.
- The contractor applied several layers of fireproofings to the wooden framework.
- Chemical fireproofings are commonly used in aircraft interiors.
- These fireproofings meet the latest safety standards for commercial buildings.