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flame-retardant

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Hard to ignite; not supporting or conveying flame; tending to curtail flames' spread.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fire-retardant, fire-resistant

Antonyms: flammable

2

noun

Meaning 2

A substance used to make an object flameproof.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

resistant to catching fire

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: flameproof

Antonyms: none provided

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Etymology

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