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retardant
retardant /rɪˈtɑː.dənt/ aep /-ˈtɑːr-/ noun [C or U], adjective
► F0 (a substance) that makes the progress or growth of something slower: » Pot plants are commonly treated with (a) growth retardant so that they retain their shape.» fire/flame retardant furniture (= furniture that does not burn easily)Thesaurus+: ↑Preventing and impeding , ↑Limiting and restricting |