flame-retardant

adjective

flame-re·​tar·​dant ˈflām-ri-ˌtär-dᵊnt How to pronounce flame-retardant (audio)
: made or treated so as to resist burning

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The cover is made from breathable, natural cotton and is followed by a layer of flame-retardant wool for optimal cooling properties. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026 Some fabrics like athletic wear, microfiber, and flame-retardant fabrics should not be dried with dryer sheets because this residue will diminish the quality of the fabric. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 The mineral, known as struvite, is a crystalline, colorless ammonium magnesium phosphate that has long been known for its flame-retardant qualities. — Ben Coxworth march 20, New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2026 To address the issue the team created a new epoxy resin that can be reprocessed and chemically recycled, while also being flame-retardant and straightforward to manufacture. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flame-retardant

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flame-retardant was in 1947

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