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Fireproof vs Nonflammable - What's the difference?

fireproof | nonflammable |

As adjectives the difference between fireproof and nonflammable

is that fireproof is resistant to damage from fire while nonflammable is not combustible.

As a verb fireproof

is to make resistant to damage from fire.

As a noun nonflammable is

any nonflammable substance.

fireproof

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Resistant to damage from fire.
    • The fireproof safe will protect documents inside for up to four hours in a standard house fire.

    Synonyms

    * (resistant to damage from fire ): fire-resistant, flame-retardant

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make resistant to damage from fire.
    • I hastily fireproofed my clothing somewhat by pouring a bucket of water over myself before dashing into the flames.

    nonflammable

    English

    Alternative forms

    *non-flammable

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not combustible.
  • Not easily set on fire.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any nonflammable substance.