re·tar·dant (r -tär dnt)adj. Acting or tending to retard. Often used in combination: flame-retardant pajamas for children; a fire-retardant security chest. re·tar dant n. |
retardant [rɪˈtɑːdənt]
n
(Chemistry) a substance that reduces the rate of a chemical reaction
adj
having a slowing effect
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| Noun | 1. | retardant - any agent that retards or delays or hinders; "flame-retardant" agent - an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents" |
Translations
retardant
n (Chem) → Verzögerungsmittel nt
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