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retardant
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re·tar·dant  (r-tärdnt)
adj.
Acting or tending to retard. Often used in combination: flame-retardant pajamas for children; a fire-retardant security chest.
re·tardant n.
retardant [rɪˈtɑːdənt]
n
(Chemistry) a substance that reduces the rate of a chemical reaction
adj
having a slowing effect
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Noun1.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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retardant
n (Chem) → Verzögerungsmittel nt
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