flame-retardant
adjective
flame-re·tar·dant
ˈflām-ri-ˌtär-dᵊnt 
: made or treated so as to resist burning
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The cover is made from breathable, natural cotton and is followed by a layer of flame-retardant wool for optimal cooling properties.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
To address the issue the team created a new epoxy resin that can be reprocessed and chemically recycled, while also being flame-retardant and straightforward to manufacture.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The unit features a 5VA flame-retardant housing built to withstand high temperatures, along with AA battery backup to maintain protection during power outages.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2025
The heater also has several safety features, including automatic shutoff, tip-over protection, and flame-retardant material.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
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, 22 Oct. 2025
The home features practical touches like waterproof materials, an insulated roof, and flame-retardant walls.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Plus, with anti-theft fences on the windows and flame-retardant foam panels, your tiny home is thoroughly protected, insulated, and soundproofed for day-to-day living.
—Camryn Dilger, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, some evidence also suggests a link between flame-retardant exposure and behavioral-developmental problems in children.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
To address the issue the team created a new epoxy resin that can be reprocessed and chemically recycled, while also being flame-retardant and straightforward to manufacture.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The unit features a 5VA flame-retardant housing built to withstand high temperatures, along with AA battery backup to maintain protection during power outages.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2025
The heater also has several safety features, including automatic shutoff, tip-over protection, and flame-retardant material.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
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, 22 Oct. 2025
The home features practical touches like waterproof materials, an insulated roof, and flame-retardant walls.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Plus, with anti-theft fences on the windows and flame-retardant foam panels, your tiny home is thoroughly protected, insulated, and soundproofed for day-to-day living.
—Camryn Dilger, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, some evidence also suggests a link between flame-retardant exposure and behavioral-developmental problems in children.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Flame-retardant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flame-retardant. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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