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Definition of “flame-retardant”

flame-retardant (ˈfleɪmrɪˌtɑːdənt) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. a material that, while not incombustible, does not itself maintain combustion without an external heat source and therefore retards the spread of fire

Example Sentences Including 'flame-retardant'

`But we must point out that they are NOT guaranteed flame-retardant and are NOT designed for that purpose.
Sun, News of the World (1999)

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