Definition of retardant

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re·tar·dant

-tär

dnt) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Acting or tending to retard. Often used in combination: flame-retardant pajamas for children; a fire-retardant security chest.

OTHER FORMS:
re·tardant(Noun)

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