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Definition of Flame-retardant
1. Adjective. Resistant to catching fire.
Definition of Flame-retardant
1. Adjective. Used to describe something that is hard to ignite; that does not support or convey flame. ¹
2. Noun. A substance used to make an object flameproof. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Flame-retardant
Literary usage of Flame-retardant
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Sustainability in the Chemical Industry: Grand Challenges and Research Needs by National Research Council (U. S.) (2006)
"The sheets allow manufacturers to look at a particular flame retardant chemical
... For example, one can examine whether the flame retardant is additive or ..."
2. Niosh Manual of Analytical Methods: Sampling and Analytical Methods for edited by Peter M. Eller (1994)
"... hydraulic fluid, plasticizer, flame-retardant, and solvent), and triphenyl
phosphate (plasticizer and flame-retardant in plastics, lacquers, ..."
3. HVAC and Chemical Resistance Handbook for the Engineer and Architect: A ...by Tom Arimes by Tom Arimes (1994)
"... A flame retardant resin suitable for use to 230°F. See Table 7 for ASTM E84
flame spread values for this and other flame retardant resins. ..."
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