fire-retardant

[ fahyuhr-ri-tahr-dnt ]

/ ˈfaɪər rɪˌtɑr dnt /

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adjective

able to slow or check the spread of destructive fire.

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Origin of fire-retardant

First recorded in 1910–15

Words nearby fire-retardant

fireproofing, fire raiser, fire red, fire resistance, fire-resistant, fire-retardant, fireroom, firesafe, fire sale, fire screen, fire setting