Definition of retardant Retardant

/ɹitɑˈɹdʌnt/ - [reetardunt] - re•tard•ant

We found 4 definitions of retardant from 3 different sources.

What does retardant mean?

Noun Plural: retardants
retardant - any agent that retards or delays or hinders; "flame-retardant"
		retardent, retardation
		agent an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"

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retardant (Noun)
Something that serves to retard slow down the action of something.
retardant (Adjective)
Serving to retard slow down the action of something.