retardant

adjective

re·tar·dant | \ri-ˈtär-dᵊnt

Definition of retardant

: serving or tending to retard a growth-retardant substance

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The two-paragraph summary calls for an immediate corrective action, saying firefighters must remain clear of areas with overhead hazards during retardant drops. — Fox News, "The Latest: Utah firefighter remembered as sharp leader," 21 Aug. 2018 Men in bright vests rushed to its side, hooked up thick hoses to its retardant compartment, and started pumping. — Julia Sclafani And Jordan Cutler-tietjen, sacbee, "Seen those tankers above Sacramento? The low-down on Cal Fire's biggest base at McClellan," 3 July 2018

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