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retardant

UK
/rɪˈtɑːd(ə)nt/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdənt/

Translations

retardantnoun
retardants
pl
UK
/rɪˈtɑːdənt/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdənt/
The fire retardant was applied to the forest to prevent the spread of the fire.
Замедлитель огня был нанесен на лес, чтобы предотвратить распространение пожара.
Additional translations
огнезащитное средство
замедляющее вещество
Synonyms
suppressant
preventer
inhibitor
deterrent
retardantadjective
more retardant
Comp.
most retardant
Super.
UK
/rɪˈtɑːd(ə)nt/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdənt/
The building materials are treated with a fire retardant coating.
Строительные материалы обработаны огнезащитным покрытием.
The chemical has a retardant effect on the growth of bacteria.
Химическое вещество оказывает замедляющее действие на рост бактерий.
Synonyms
inhibitory
preventive
deterrent
suppressive
retardantsnoun

retardant

retardants
pl
UK
/rɪˈtɑːdənts/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdənts/
Fire retardants are used to slow the spread of wildfires.
Замедлители горения используются для замедления распространения лесных пожаров.
Chemical retardants can act as inhibitors in industrial processes.
Химические ингибиторы могут выступать в роли замедлителей в промышленных процессах.
Synonyms
suppressants
inhibitors
resistors
blockers
delayers
impeders
retardantsadjective

retardant

The retardant coating protects the material from burning.
Огнезащитное покрытие защищает материал от возгорания.
The retardant chemicals have a slowing effect on the fire.
Замедляющие химикаты оказывают замедляющее воздействие на огонь.

Definitions

retardantnoun
A substance that slows down or prevents a particular process, especially the spread of fire.
The firefighters used a flame retardant to control the blaze.
retardantadjective
Having the ability to slow down or prevent the progress of something, especially the spread of fire.
The building materials were treated with a fire-retardant coating to enhance safety.
retardantsnoun
Substances that are used to slow down or prevent a particular chemical or physical process, such as combustion or corrosion.
Fire retardants are often applied to furniture to reduce the risk of fire.
Materials added to products to delay or inhibit a reaction, such as the setting of concrete or the spread of flames.
The construction crew used retardants to ensure the concrete did not set too quickly.
retardantsadjective
Having the quality or function of slowing down or preventing a process, especially the spread of fire or a chemical reaction.
The building was coated with retardant paint to enhance its fire resistance.
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