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retardant

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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·tardant n.

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retardant - any agent that retards or delays or hinders; "flame-retardant"

retardent, retardation

agent - an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"

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