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retardant Definition


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retardant
adj
    1. Having the effect of slowing down or delaying something. Often in compounds.
      Example: flame-retardant
noun
    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


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