Definition of Flame-retardant

1. Adjective. Resistant to catching fire.

Exact synonyms: Flameproof
Similar to: Incombustible, Noncombustible

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

flambergs
flambes
flamboyance
flamboyances
flamboyancies
flamboyancy
flamboyant
flamboyant tree
flamboyantly
flamboyants
flamboyer
flamboyers
flame
flame-flower
flame-out
flame-retardant (current term)
flame arc
flame bait
flame bush
flame cell
flame durrajong
flame emission spectrophotometry
flame figure
flame fish
flame flower
flame gun
flame ionisation detector
flame ionization
flame nettle
flame out

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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