fire-retardant

[ fahyuhr-ri-tahr-dnt ]

adjective

1. able to slow or check the spread of destructive fire.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire-retardant¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

"We are keen to engage with fire-retardant coating manufacturers, electrical utilities, electrical insulation designers, manufacturers of electrical insulation products and regulatory agencies to further develop and prototype this work."

From Science Daily

This suggests that planting fire-retardant crop and pasture species could be a useful tool to strategically redesign agricultural landscapes to help mitigate wildfires in an increasingly fire-prone world.

From Salon

He suggests mycelium could replace the fire-retardant foam that insulates many commercial buildings, which can produce carbon monoxide and other toxic products when it combusts.

From Scientific American

Conventional circuit boards are built on fibreglass, which is non-biodegradable and typically laced with potentially toxic fire-retardant compounds.

From Scientific American

He said crews have used helicopters to drop water but haven’t brought in planes that carry fire-retardant chemicals because windy conditions make such flights more dangerous.

From Seattle Times