flame-retardant

See also: flame retardant

English

Alternative forms

• flame retardant

Adjective

flame-retardant (comparative more flame-retardant, superlative most flame-retardant)

1. Hard to ignite; not supporting or conveying flame.

Noun

flame-retardant (plural flame-retardants)

1. A substance used to make an object flameproof.

   The flame-retardant used on the child's pajamas would keep them from bursting into flame, but it caused a rash.

Synonyms

• fire-retardant
• flame-resistant