- smokeproof
- adj.referring to an area or opening protected against the penetration of smoke
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smokeproof — /smohk proohf /, adj. that cannot be penetrated by smoke: a fireproof and smokeproof compartment. [1900 05; SMOKE + PROOF] * * * … Universalium
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