flame-retardant
adjective
flame-re·tar·dant
ˈflām-ri-ˌtär-dᵊnt 
: made or treated so as to resist burning
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Some flame-retardant fabrics are made either by adding inherent flame-resistant fibers, such as modacrylic, or by treating flammable fabrics like cotton with chemicals.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 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
They must be constructed of flame-retardant material.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
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 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
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
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 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
They must be constructed of flame-retardant material.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
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 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
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
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“Flame-retardant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flame-retardant. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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