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flame-retardant en · ADJ

Meanings

1. Hard to ignite; not supporting or conveying flame; tending to curtail flames' spread.

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Antonyms

flammable

Coordinates

noninflammable · nonflammable · combustible · noncombustible · uninflammable · incombustible

Relateds

fire safety · firefighting

Synonyms

fire-resistant · fire-retardant

flame-retardant en · NOUN

Meanings

1. A substance used to make an object flameproof.
   • The flame-retardant used on the child's pajamas would keep them from bursting into flame, but it caused a rash.

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