Vocabulary Entry

retardant

|noun • adjective

noun

A substance that slows down or prevents a process, especially combustion.

Example Sentences

"The firefighter applied a fire retardant to the wooden structures."

"Many building materials are treated with a chemical retardant."

"The production of retardants has become crucial in preventing wildfires."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The team used a retardant paint to protect the walls from flames."

"Some retardant materials are essential in aerospace engineering."

"The retardant properties of the fabric made it suitable for safety gear."