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fire-resistant

[fahyuhr-ri-zis-tuhnt] / ˈfaɪər rɪˌzɪs tənt /


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But that disaster made his company, which focuses on fire-resistant and mould-resistant homes, even more relevant.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The one point of consensus, he said, is that whatever they build will be fire-resistant.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

At the new Palisades house, the roof and siding are fire-resistant, and the eaves are closed to prevent sparks from entering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Earlier this year, authorities announced plans to phase out bamboo in favour of sturdier, fire-resistant steel, citing bamboo's combustibility and deterioration over time.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

What evolved was a style of building, known as “Chicago School,” that was not just handsome, but truly fire-resistant.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy