flame-retardant

adjective

flame-re·​tar·​dant ˈflām-ri-ˌtär-dᵊnt 

: made or treated so as to resist burning

Examples of flame-retardant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some fabrics like athletic wear, microfiber, and flame-retardant fabrics should not be dried with dryer sheets because this residue will diminish the quality of the fabric. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 19 June 2026

Another helicopter was seen dropping flame-retardant material on the hillside as the fire continued to burn towards a second neighborhood of homes near Jasmine and Summerhill lanes. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 June 2026

Better protection starts at the nano level Firefighter clothing is commonly made from heat-resistant fibers such as Kevlar, Nomex, PBI and flame-retardant cotton. — Sumit Mandal, The Conversation, 9 June 2026

Electronic waste may expose humans and the environment to lead, mercury, arsenic, flame-retardant chemicals and other contaminants, according to the Geneva Environment Network. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flame-retardant

• ardent
• retardant