retardant
retardant · retardants
Something that serves to retard the action of somethingSomething that serves to retard (slow down) the action of something.
US/ɹitˈɑɹdənt/
» Some flame retardants can cause cancer and hormonal disruptions.
Значення
значень: 1(у складних словах, часто)Something that serves to retard (slow down) the action of something.
Ще визначення
- any agent that retards or delays or hinders
Приклади
речень: 4Some flame retardants can cause cancer and hormonal disruptions.
The element antimony is mainly used in flame retardants.
Firefighters often use chemical fire retardants to put out fires.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has begun a major new risk assessment of 20 flame-retardant chemicals.
Походження
Borrowed from French retardant, equivalent to retard (“to slow down”) + -ant.Borrowed from French retardant, equivalent to retard (“to slow down”) + -ant.
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Форми
множина: retardants| Однина | retardant |
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Синоніми
синонімів: 2Близькі за значенням
- any agent that retards or delays or hinders:retardentretardation