retardant

 
Pronunciation: /rɪˈtɑːd(ə)nt/

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 retardant

Derivatives

retardancy

noun

Spelling help

The ending of retardant is spelled -ant.