单词	retardant
释义	retardant /rɪˈtɑːd(ə)nt / adjective [in combination] (Chiefly of a synthetic or treated fabric or substance) not readily susceptible to fire: fire-retardant polymers... The most important use of bromine today is in making flame retardant materials. In a bid to prevent further arson attempts, the horse may be sprayed with a fire retardant substance. The wall should be protected by a flame retardant surface. noun A fabric or substance that prevents or inhibits something, especially the outbreak of fire: a brand of fire retardant a corrosion retardant... According to Congressman Tom Udall, over 35 million gallons of cyanide containing fire retardants were dumped on fires in the West this summer alone. A traveller starts at the airport and boards the plane, with its full complement of fire retardants, stain resistants, and the other protective chemicals. For example, Colborn says, bisphenol A, a component of plastic that is also used as a fire retardant, causes female mice to reach puberty earlier than normal. Derivatives retardancy noun ... Other considerations include deposits of surface volatile impurities, fire retardancy, metal corrosion, odor, and traditional application issues, such as the ability of paint to adhere. ‘Essentially, it's suitable for any medical instrumentation application where flame retardancy, high impact resistance, formability, and cleanability are important design criteria,’ he says. Because the treatment is topical, it will wear out in time, and repeated cleanings will cause the flame retardancy to dissolve sooner.
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