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Fireproof vs Ovenproof - What's the difference?

fireproof | ovenproof |

As adjectives the difference between fireproof and ovenproof

is that fireproof is resistant to damage from fire while ovenproof is (of a dish) can be used in an oven, will not be damaged if used in an oven.

As a verb fireproof

is to make resistant to damage from fire.

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.

    ovenproof

    English

    Alternative forms

    * oven-proof

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (of a dish) Can be used in an oven, will not be damaged if used in an oven.
  • :Please do the potatoes in this tray, it is ovenproof .

    • See also

    * flameproof