Retardant (Noun)
Meaning
Any agent that retards or delays or hinders; "flame-retardant".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Flame-retardant materials are used in the manufacture of firefighting equipment to minimize the risk of burns.
- The smog in the city is a retardant to the growth of plants, making it difficult for them to thrive.
- The heat-resistant retardant added to the brake fluid helped to reduce the risk of brake failure.
- The doctor discovered that the medication had a retardant effect on the patients' heart rate.
- Engineers have developed a corrosion retardant coating to extend the lifespan of metal components in machinery.