flame-retardant

See also: flame retardant

English

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Adjective

flame-retardant (comparative more flame-retardant, superlative most flame-retardant)

  1. Hard to ignite; not supporting or conveying flame.

Noun

flame-retardant (plural flame-retardants)

  1. A substance used to make an object flameproof.
    The flame-retardant used on the child's pajamas would keep them from bursting into flame, but it caused a rash.

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