fireproofing

fireproofing — 名詞

1. a substance or coating that is put onto or into a surface to stop it from burnin

1.名詞B2
釋義

防火材料

防止火焰蔓延的塗層或物質

a substance or coating that is put onto or into a surface to stop it from burning or to slow the spread of flames

例句

The builders sprayed fireproofing onto the steel beams inside the new library.

工人把防火材料噴在新圖書館的鋼樑上。

collocation: spray fireproofing onto [surface]

Old wooden houses often need extra fireproofing to meet modern safety rules.

老舊木屋通常需要加裝防火材料，以符合現行的安全規範。

同義詞
  • fire retardant

    more specific to chemicals that resist fire; 'fireproofing' is a broader term for any material

  • flame retardant

    commonly used for coatings on fabrics and furniture; overlaps with fireproofing

  • insulation

    focuses on heat retention, but some types also offer fire protection

用法筆記

Uncountable when referring to the material in general, but countable when specifying a particular type or brand of fireproofing substance.

常見錯誤

❌The house needs a fireproofing.
✅The house needs fireproofing.
💡In this sense, fireproofing is usually uncountable; do not use 'a' unless referring to a specific type.

2. the activity of adding fire-resistant substances to a structure or object to pro

2.名詞B2
釋義

防火處理

為建築物添加防火物質的作業

the activity of adding fire-resistant substances to a structure or object to protect it from fire damage

例句

Fireproofing of the school's walls was finished just before the winter break.

學校牆壁的防火處理在寒假期間完工了。

fireproofing of [structure]

A local company offers fireproofing services for restaurants and hotels in the area.

當地一家公司為餐廳和旅館提供防火處理服務。

同義詞
  • fire protection

    broader term; includes systems like sprinklers, not just coating

  • fire treatment

    refers specifically to applying chemicals; less common in everyday use

用法筆記

Distinguishes the process from the material (sense 1). Frequently found in construction and safety inspection contexts. Often followed by 'of + [building/area]'.

常見錯誤

❌We need to buy fireproofing for the roof.' (when meaning the material)
✅We need to do fireproofing on the roof.
💡Use this sense only when describing the act or process, not the substance.