Definition of "fireproofing" [fire•proof•ing]

• Present participle of fireproof. (verb)

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• "It would make sense that they did because of the force (fireproofing is not designed for wind or high impact loads:)."
• "New high-rise buildings keep going up, and India's rollout of 3G mobile phones calls for fireproofing the new telecom infrastructure."
• "Asbestos was frequently used for insulation and fireproofing, and was common in a variety of building materials and other products, until a wave of people diagnosed with lung diseases linked to asbestos exposure began seeking compensation for their ailments."