retardantPronunciation: /rɪˈtɑːd(ə)nt/Definition of retardant adjective [in combination] (chiefly of a synthetic or treated fabric or substance) not readily susceptible to fire:fire-retardant polymers noun a fabric or substance that prevents or inhibits something, especially the outbreak of fire: a brand of fire retardant a corrosion retardantDerivatives retardancy noun Spelling helpThe ending of retardant is spelled -ant.retardant in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of retardant in the US English dictionary
