English

Adjective

retardant ‎(comparative more retardant, superlative most retardant)

1. (often in combination) Serving to retard (slow down) the action of something

Noun

retardant ‎(plural retardants)

1. (often in combination) Something that serves to retard (slow down) the action of something

Derived terms

• flame retardant

French

Verb

retardant

1. present participle of retarder

Latin

Verb

retardant

1. third-person plural present active indicative of retardō