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fire-retardant

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective fire-retardant has 1 sense
  1. fire-retardant, fire-resistant, fire-resisting, fire-resistive - difficult to burn
    Antonym: combustible (indirect, via noncombustible)

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Word: fire-retardant

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Preventing or inhibiting the spread of fire

Usage: Fire-retardant materials are widely used in buildings to enhance fire safety.

Example Sentence: The curtains in the classroom were treated with a fire-retardant coating to minimize the risk of fire spreading.

Sense 2: A substance or product that is designed to resist the spread of fire

Usage: This fire-retardant spray can be applied to fabrics to make them more resistant to fire.

Example Sentence: The company specializes in manufacturing fire-retardant insulation for residential and commercial purposes.

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