flame-retardant
adjective
flame-re·tar·dant
ˈflām-ri-ˌtär-dᵊnt 
: made or treated so as to resist burning
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Last year, Toxic-Free Future tested breast milk taken from 50 women in the U.S. and found flame-retardant compounds in each sample.
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Overcoming tens of millions of lobbying dollars spent by the flame-retardant industry to keep these toxic and chemicals in our furniture and children’s products was one major challenge.
—Arlene Blum, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The cover is made from breathable, natural cotton and is followed by a layer of flame-retardant wool for optimal cooling properties.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
The researchers believe that flame-retardant chemicals released from certain electronics components like television and computer casings during the recycling process may be the source of these contaminants.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The frame is steel, and the walls are made of flame-retardant foam sandwich panels.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent research indicates that black plastic found in items like food containers, kitchen utensils, and toys often contains toxic flame-retardant chemicals.1
Flame retardant chemicals are used to make electronics and other devices that need to be flame-proof.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Linoleum, for example, is a sustainable option made from renewable flame-retardant materials.
—Rotem Eylor, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
An alternative to using flame-retardant materials is to make the PJs tight-fitting.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 24 Nov. 2024
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Overcoming tens of millions of lobbying dollars spent by the flame-retardant industry to keep these toxic and chemicals in our furniture and children’s products was one major challenge.
—Arlene Blum, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The cover is made from breathable, natural cotton and is followed by a layer of flame-retardant wool for optimal cooling properties.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
The researchers believe that flame-retardant chemicals released from certain electronics components like television and computer casings during the recycling process may be the source of these contaminants.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The frame is steel, and the walls are made of flame-retardant foam sandwich panels.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent research indicates that black plastic found in items like food containers, kitchen utensils, and toys often contains toxic flame-retardant chemicals.1
Flame retardant chemicals are used to make electronics and other devices that need to be flame-proof.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Linoleum, for example, is a sustainable option made from renewable flame-retardant materials.
—Rotem Eylor, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
An alternative to using flame-retardant materials is to make the PJs tight-fitting.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Flame-retardant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flame-retardant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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