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
The flame retardant is a product called Phos-Chek, which is sold by a company called Perimeter.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025
The image above shows the fire line near Piuma Road in Malibu, with red flame retardant visible on the ground.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 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
My brother, the revolutionary weirdo, has covered himself in flame retardant, to use his terminology.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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