Retardent (Noun)
Meaning
Any agent that retards or delays or hinders; "flame-retardant".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The new fabric treatment acts as a fire retardent, slowing the spread of flames in the event of an emergency.
- The chemical retardent in the paint prevents it from drying too quickly, allowing for a smoother finish.
- The government has implemented a new economic retardent to slow down inflation and stabilize the market.
- The forest service uses a fire retardent to contain wildfires and prevent them from spreading to populated areas.
- The doctor prescribed a medication that acts as a growth retardent to slow down the progression of the disease.