Retardant

Pronunciation: /riːˈtɑːrdənt/

Retardant (adjective)

  1. Used to slow the spread of fire or reduce how quickly it burns.
  2. Helps slow down a chemical reaction or another process.

Examples

  • The coating is retardant and slows fire spread.
  • This spray is retardant, so it slows fire spread.

Retardant (noun)

  1. A substance used to slow the spread of fire.

Examples

  • The retardant helps stop flames from spreading.
  • They used a retardant to slow the fire.