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

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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She said Phos-chek, a flame retardant, was not observed in the debris basins.

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Orange flames lined the mountains as aircraft dropped water and flame retardant.

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The firefighters often work on hand crews, using hand tools to clear vegetation and create firebreaks that slow the spread of wildfires, The Times reported, while such tasks as operating fire hoses or spreading flame retardant are left to professional firefighters.

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The flame retardant is a product called Phos-Chek, which is sold by a company called Perimeter.

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