Heatproof: meaning, definitions and examples

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heatproof

 

[ ˈhiːtpruːf ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

material characteristics

Heatproof describes a material's ability to withstand high temperatures without deforming or losing its structural integrity. Such materials are commonly used in cooking utensils, industrial applications, and construction.

Synonyms

fireproof, flame-resistant, heat-resistant

Examples of usage

  • This cookware is made from heatproof materials, making it safe for the oven.
  • The heatproof gloves protect the chef from burns.
  • We need heatproof insulation for the furnace area.

Translations

Translations of the word "heatproof" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resistente ao calor

🇮🇳 गर्मी-प्रूफ

🇩🇪 hitzebeständig

🇮🇩 tahan panas

🇺🇦 термостійкий

🇵🇱 ognioodporny

🇯🇵 耐熱性の

🇫🇷 résistant à la chaleur

🇪🇸 resistente al calor

🇹🇷 ısıya dayanıklı

🇰🇷 내열성의

🇸🇦 مقاوم للحرارة

🇨🇿 tepelně odolný

🇸🇰 teplotne odolný

🇨🇳 耐热的

🇸🇮 toplotno odporen

🇮🇸 hitaþolinn

🇰🇿 жылу өткізбейтін

🇬🇪 სითბოს წინააღმდეგობით

🇦🇿 istiğe davamlı

🇲🇽 resistente al calor

Etymology

The word 'heatproof' is a compound adjective formed from 'heat' and 'proof'. 'Heat' dates back to the Old English word 'hætu', which is related to the Old High German 'heiza' and ultimately stems from Proto-West Germanic roots. It refers to the warmth or degree of temperature. 'Proof', on the other hand, derives from the Latin 'probare', meaning 'to test' or 'to examine', and it evolved through Middle English before taking on the meaning of being resistant or impervious to something. The combination of these two terms illustrates the capacity of a material to resist heat, thus giving rise to its modern usage in various fields, particularly when discussing safety and performance in environments subject to high temperatures.