retardant Definition
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retardant
adj
- 1. Having the effect of slowing down or delaying something. Often in compounds.
- Example: flame-retardant
- 1. A substance that retards, especially one that has the effect of slowing down or delaying some specified reaction, process, etc. Often in compounds.
- Example: fire retardant
