English

Alternative forms

• flame retardant

Adjective

flame-retardant ‎(comparative more flame-retardant, superlative most flame-retardant)

1. Used to describe something that is hard to ignite; that does not support or convey flame.

Noun

flame-retardant ‎(plural flame-retardants)

1. A substance used to make an object flameproof.

   The flame-retardant used on the child's pajamas would keep them from bursting into flame, but it caused a rash.

Synonyms

• fire-retardant
• flame-resistant