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retardant

re·tar·dant [ ri trd'nt ]


noun  (plural re·tar·dants)
Definition:
 
slowing agent: something designed to slow down a particular process or change, especially a chemical substance that inhibits change ( often used in combination )



adjective 
Definition:
 
able to slow something: capable of making something move or happen more slowly
flame-retardant fabric

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