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Meaning ofretardantin English

retardant

us//rɪˈtɑːrdənt//uk//rɪˈteɪdənt//

Pluralretardants

Definitions

Noun
1. a substance slowing something down
  The fire retardant prevented the flames from spreading quickly.
Adjective
1. slowing down a process or action; inhibiting
  The new policy is a retardant to the company's growth and development.
2. hindering or delaying progression (chemically, etc.)
  The chemical retardant slowed down the reaction.

Compounds / Phrases

flame-retardant fire-retardant