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Meaning of "flameproof" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FLAMEPROOF

flameproof  [ˈfleɪmˌpruːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLAMEPROOF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Flameproof is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FLAMEPROOF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of flameproof in the English dictionary

The definition of flameproof in the dictionary is not liable to catch fire or be damaged by fire. Other definition of flameproof is designed so that an internal explosion will not ignite external flammable gas.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FLAMEPROOF


acid-proof
ˈæsɪdˌpruːf
bulletproof
ˈbʊlɪtˌpruːf
crushproof
ˈkrʌʃˌpruːf
fireproof
ˈfaɪəˌpruːf
foolproof
ˈfuːlˌpruːf
greaseproof
ˈɡriːsˌpruːf
idiot-proof
ˈɪdɪətˌpruːf
mothproof
ˈmɒθˌpruːf
ovenproof
ˈʌvənˌpruːf
overproof
ˈəʊvəˌpruːf
shatterproof
ˈʃætəˌpruːf
shockproof
ˈʃɒkˌpruːf
showerproof
ˈʃaʊəˌpruːf
skidproof
ˈskɪdˌpruːf
soundproof
ˈsaʊndˌpruːf
splashproof
ˈsplæʃˌpruːf
stormproof
ˈstɔːmˌpruːf
waterproof
ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf
weatherproof
ˈwɛðəˌpruːf
wetproof
ˈwɛtˌpruːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLAMEPROOF

flame red
flame retardant
flame retarder
flame test
flame tree
flame war
flame-arc light
flame-coloured
flame-of-the-forest
flame-red
flame-retardant
flame-thrower
flameless
flamelet
flamelike
flamen
flamenco
flameout
flameproofer
flamer

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLAMEPROOF

age-proof
airproof
bombproof
burden of proof
burglar-proof
burglarproof
childproof
damp-proof
disproof
dustproof
future-proof
heatproof
leakproof
living proof
oilproof
proof
rainproof
roof
tamper-proof
wearproof
windproof

Synonyms and antonyms of flameproof in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FLAMEPROOF»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «flameproof» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of flameproof

Translation of «flameproof» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLAMEPROOF

Find out the translation of flameproof to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of flameproof from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flameproof» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

矿用隔爆型
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

a prueba de fuego
570 millions of speakers

English

flameproof
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Flameproof
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اشتعال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

взрывозащищенный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

à prova de fogo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

flameproof
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

antidéflagrants
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Flameproof
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Druckfeste
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

難燃性の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

내압 방폭
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Flameproof
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phòng chống cháy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தீப்பற்றாத கடுமையான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ज्वालाग्राही
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aleve dayanıklı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

a prova di esplosione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ognioodporne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вибухозахищений
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

flacără
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αλεξίφλογου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

flameproof
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flamsäker
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

flammesikre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of flameproof

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLAMEPROOF»

The term «flameproof» is regularly used and occupies the 71.322 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLAMEPROOF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «flameproof» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «flameproof» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about flameproof

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLAMEPROOF»

Discover the use of flameproof in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flameproof and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Electrical Safety: A Guide to the Causes and Prevention of ...
remain incompatible with any of the European systems because, in US Division 1 ( = Zones 1 & 0) areas of hazard, NEC (NFPA) rules require all flameproof entries to be made through conduit type fittings — which have taper threads.
J. Maxwell Adams, 1994
2
Practical Electrical Equipment and Installations in ...
The problems include: • Flameproof equipment is designed and certified to contain an internal explosion and prevent the transmission of this into the hazardous area. An aluminum flameproof enclosure must be able to contain the internal ...
Geoffrey Bottrill, Derek Cheyne, G Vijayaraghavan, 2005
3
Electrical Installations in Hazardous Areas
10.3 Construction of flameproof enclosures, entry facilities, fasteners and component parts 10.3.1 Enclosure construction Flameproof enclosures may be constructed of metal or appropriate nonmetallic material (usually plastic). Non- metallic ...
Alan McMillan, 1998
4
Newnes Electrical Power Engineer's Handbook
Table 15.11 Solid obstructions to flamepaths Flammable atmosphere group Minimum distance mm IIA 10 IIB 30 IIC 40 15.7.5.2 Protection of flamepaths The standard for flameproof equipment does not require the enclosure to have ingress ...
D.F. Warne, 2005
5
Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Explosion ...
7. Wheeler, R.V. (1939) Flameproof electrical apparatus. Maximum experimental safe gap for flanged joints in atmospheres containing carbon disulfide vapor. ERA Technical Report G/T 91. 8. Wheeler, R.V. (1939) Flameproof electrical ...
‎1987
6
Recent trends in exploration, exploitation and processing of ...
The flameproof equipment can be installed anywhere in zone 1 & zone 2. If the motors are increased safety they should only be installed in zone 2 area. All the cables should be terminated into the flameproof terminal boxes, junction boxes ...
Sukumar Laik, 2009
7
Scenery: Draughting and Construction for Theatres, Museums, ...
Establish whether materials are to be 'non-flameproof, Class 1, or Class 0. Some materials are 'inherently flameproof - meaning that in their natural state they simply will not spread flame. Steel and concrete are good examples; wool is another ...
John Blurton, 2013
8
What Went Wrong?: Case Histories of Process Plant Disasters ...
On many occasions, detailed inspections of flameproof electrical equipment have shown that many items were faulty. For example, at one plant, a first look around indicated that nothing much was wrong. A more thorough inspection, paying ...
Trevor Kletz, 2009
9
Mine Planning and Equipment Selection 1998
Flameproof. converter. drives. for. cable. railway. engines. A. Mollberg. University of Applied Sciences, Koblenz, Germany A.Asch Voith Turbo GmbH and Company KG, Heidenheim, Germany ABSTRACT: It is state of the art to use hydrostatic ...
Raj K. Singhal, 1998
10
Basic Electrical Installation Work
Figure 3.67 Flameproof equipment markings. Wiring systems within a hazardous area must be to flameproof fittings using an appropriate method, such as: ○ PVC cables encased in solid drawn heavy-gauge screwed steel conduit terminated ...
Trevor Linsley, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLAMEPROOF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flameproof is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Don't hold your breath waiting for Macy's and NBC to cut ties with SF …
We are therefore moving to the relative safety of Oakland, in a specially constructed flameproof building. Nor would NBC say: The murder of ... «American Thinker, Jul 15»
2
Adapting to straitened times
Flameproof enclosures and intrinsically safe equipment is standard safety technology with shearers. Other types of sensors recently came into ... «World Coal, Jul 15»
3
Pork loin with porky scratchings and cider gravy
Transfer pork to a flameproof roasting pan. Roast for 1 hour. Baste with pan juices. Roast for a further 45 minutes or until just cooked through. Transfer to a platter ... «Taste.com.au, Jul 15»
4
Updated: Hackers blow the doors off Hacking Team, expose 400GB …
Gavin Reid, VP of threat intelligence at Lancope, said: “If you play with fire you need your organisation to be flameproof. Given the nature of ... «SC Magazine UK, Jul 15»
5
Energy Efficient Motors Presented by WEG at Offshore Europe 2015
... area motors - which meet IE4 energy efficiency standards and are the most energy efficient flameproof motors available on the market. «IEN Europe, Jul 15»
6
Textile Chemicals Market is to Reach USD 25.42 Billion by 2020 …
For instance, greenhouse fabrics (that reflect the sun), flameproof furniture fabrics and durable airbags for vehicles. Coating & sizing chemicals ... «CSO Australia, Jul 15»
7
The 20 best Spanish recipes: part 3
Cook the cuttlefish or squid in a cassola, flameproof casserole or large frying pan in a small amount of olive oil until just done (about 2-3 ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
8
Goodwood Festival of Speed - Preview
It's also significantly thinner than traditional leather, flameproof, and fire resistant. The car will be displayed inside the exclusive Ferrari VIP ... «Top Speed, Jun 15»
9
Is THIS The Future Of Supercar Interiors? Ferrari Introduces All-New …
The material is also flameproof, water resistant and at the same time porous and breathable. This very special California T Tailor Made will be ... «AutoSpies.com, Jun 15»
10
Ferrari shows California with unique upholstery at Goodwood
It's less than a millimeter thick and weighs only a third of what the leather would, but it's flameproof and water resistant while being porous and ... «Autoblog, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Flameproof [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/flameproof>. Apr 2024 ».
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