Associations to the word «Retardant»

Wiktionary

RETARDANT, adjective. (often in combination) Serving to retard (slow down) the action of something
RETARDANT, noun. (often in combination) Something that serves to retard (slow down) the action of something

Dictionary definition

RETARDANT, noun. Any agent that retards or delays or hinders; "flame-retardant".

Wise words

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