Retardant (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Chemistry.
  1. any substance capable of reducing the speed of a given reaction.
adjective
  1. retarding or tending to retard (usually used in combination): fire-retardant construction materials.
noun
  1. a substance that reduces the rate of a chemical reaction
adjective
  1. having a slowing effect
Retardant (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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