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    retardant
    /rɪˈtɑːd(ə)nt/

    adjective

    • 1. (chiefly of a synthetic or treated fabric or substance) not readily susceptible to fire: "fire-retardant polymers"

    noun

    • 1. a fabric or substance that prevents or inhibits something, especially the outbreak of fire: "a brand of fire retardant"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRETARDANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    RETARDANT definition: 1. (a substance) that makes the progress or growth of something slower: 2. (a substance) that…. Learn more.

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    The meaning of RETARDANT is serving or tending to retard. How to use retardant in a sentence.

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    Retardant definition: any substance capable of reducing the speed of a given reaction.. See examples of RETARDANT used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRETARDANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'retardant' Word Frequency. Share. ×. Credits. ×. retardant in British English. (rɪˈtɑːdənt) noun. 1. a substance that reduces the rate of a chemical reaction. adjective. 2. having a slowing effect. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. You may also like. English Quiz. Confusables. Synonyms of. 'retardant'

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    RETARDANT meaning: 1. (a substance) that makes the progress or growth of something slower: 2. (a substance) that…. Learn more.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › retardantRetardant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A retardant is anything that prevents something from happening, or inhibits it from growing or spreading. Using a rust retardant on your car, for example, should help keep it from getting rusty. A fire or flame retardant is a type of chemical that stops fire from starting or spreading.

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    Define retardant. retardant synonyms, retardant pronunciation, retardant translation, English dictionary definition of retardant. adj. Acting or tending to retard. Often used in combination: flame-retardant pajamas for children; a fire-retardant security chest.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › retardant_adjretardant, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    What does the word retardant mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word retardant. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word retardant? About 0.5 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the word retardant pronounced?

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › retardantRetardant Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    noun. retardants. Something that retards; esp., a substance that delays a chemical reaction. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: retardation. retardent. Advertisement. Other Word Forms of Retardant. Noun. Singular: retardant. Plural: retardants. Retardant Sentence Examples.

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    retarding or tending to retard (usually used in combination): fire-retardant construction materials.