retardant
/rɪˈtɑːdənt/noun
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मंदक, (आग) धीमी करने वाला पदार्थ
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noun
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[C, U] technical
a substance that slows down a process, especially one that makes something burn less easily
मंदक, (आग) धीमी करने वाला पदार्थ
- Planes dropped fire retardant on the burning forest.
adjective
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[in compounds] technical
(of a substance) slowing down a process, especially one that makes something burn less easily
(आग आदि को) धीमा करने वाला, मंदक
- Curtains in cinemas must be made of fire-retardant fabric.
Synonyms resistant
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