Definition of Fire-retardant

1. Adjective. Difficult to burn.


Definition of Fire-retardant

1. Adjective. hard to ignite. ¹

2. Noun. A substance that makes an object resistant to burning. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fire-retardant

fire-breathers
fire-breathing
fire-bush
fire-eater
fire-eaters
fire-engine
fire-fanged
fire-new
fire-on-the-mountain
fire-proof
fire-raising
fire-resistant
fire-resisting
fire-resistive
fire-retardant (current term)
fire-sale
fire-stop
fire-swallower
fire-wheel
fire-worship
fire air
fire alarm
fire alarm horn
fire alarm horns
fire alarms
fire and brimstone
fire and forget
fire ant
fire ant stings

Literary usage of Fire-retardant

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Protecting Residences from Wildfires: A Guide for Homeowners, Lawmakers, and by Howard E. Moore (1993)
"Fire-Retardant Chemicals The feasibility of applying fire-retardant chemicals for conflagration protection purposes to vegetation surrounding a home has not ..."

2. Celebrate Life!: A Guide for Planning All Night Alcohol edited by Sharon Murphy (1994)
"Save original container from fire retardant mixture for inspection. Save wrappings or containers of commercially purchased decorations for inspection to ..."

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