fire-resistant locking cabinet
/ˈfaɪər rɪˌzɪstənt ˈlɒkɪŋ ˈkæbɪnət/
noun
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A secure cabinet with a lock that is designed to protect its contents from heat and flames for a limited period.
B2countableformal
- "Important documents are stored in a fire-resistant locking cabinet."B1
- "The laboratory keeps valuable samples in a fire-resistant locking cabinet to reduce the risk of loss during a fire."B2
- "For safety, all flammable materials should be kept in a fire-resistant locking cabinet."B2