flame retardant
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of flame retardant
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining, which also mines copper and antimony, a flame retardant mineral, could be a backdoor AI play given the demand for wiring in data centers.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
Investigators have since found that a protective netting used around the buildings failed to meet flame retardant standards.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
Because of an unexpectedly cool morning, the flame retardant applied to the artificial turf in the consumption lounge tent hadn’t yet dried.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2024
Conventionally, non-flammable electrolytes have heavily relied on the incorporation of flame retardant additives or solvents with exceptionally high boiling points.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2023
Doesn’t he know popular people are covered in flame retardant?
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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