fire-resistance
|fire-re-sis-tance|
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/ˈfaɪər rɪˌzɪstəns/
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/ˈfaɪə rɪˌzɪstəns/
ability to withstand fire
Etymology
'fire-resistance' originates from the combination of 'fire' and 'resistance', where 'fire' refers to combustion and 'resistance' means the ability to withstand or oppose.
'fire-resistance' evolved from the concept of 'resistance to fire' in older English usage, eventually becoming the modern compound noun 'fire-resistance'.
Initially, it meant 'resistance to fire', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability of a material or structure to withstand fire or to give protection from it.
The building materials were chosen for their fire-resistance.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 04:43