Meaning Of The Word Retardant

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retardant in American English
something that retards; esp., a substance that delays a chemical reaction
that retards or tends to retard
adjective: retarding or tending to retard
noun: any substance capable of reducing the speed of a given reaction

retardant in British English
adjective: having a slowing effect
noun: a substance that reduces the rate of a chemical reaction

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