flame retardant

noun

1. a compound used in cloth and plastic material to raise the ignition point of the material, thus making it resistant to fire.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flame retardant¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

It will focus on fire risk, especially in buildings under renovation where bamboo or wooden scaffolding, as well as non‑flame‑retardant safety nets are in use.

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However, documentation on Burnblock's website from the Danish Technological Institute states the flame retardant ingredient is "a natural component in the body" and that the mixture also contains citric acid and "a natural component in some berries".

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"There hasn't been a lot of investment in replacements so now all of a sudden people are scrambling to find them," says Alex Morgan, a chemist and flame retardant expert at the University of Dayton Research Institute in the US.

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I'm peering into a large vat containing a perfectly clear liquid – a special kind of flame retardant for wood products.

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Powell said Rondell had a suit and wig covered in flame retardant, and was covered in a gel to protect him.

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