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retardant
re·tar·dant R0190000 (rĭ-tär′dnt)adj. Acting or tending to retard. Often used in combination: flame-retardant pajamas for children; a fire-retardant security chest.n. A substance that retards a process, as a flame retardant.retardant (rɪˈtɑːdənt) n (Chemistry) a substance that reduces the rate of a chemical reactionadjhaving a slowing effectre•tard•ant (rɪˈtɑr dnt)
n. 1. any substance capable of reducing the speed of a chemical reaction. adj. 2. retarding or tending to retard (usu. used in combination): fire-retardant material. [1635–45] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | retardant - any agent that retards or delays or hinders; "flame-retardant"retardent, retardationagent - an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents" |
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retardant
retardant[ri′tärd·ənt] (materials) retarder MedicalSeeretarderretardant
Synonyms for retardantnoun any agent that retards or delays or hindersSynonymsRelated Words |