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flame-retardant

a. Used to describe something that is hard to ignite; that does not support or convey flame. alt. Used to describe something that is hard to ignite; that does not support or convey flame. n. A substance used to make an object flameproof.

WordNet
flame-retardant

adj. resistant to catching fire [syn: flameproof]

Usage examples of "flame-retardant".

Marino had no more idea what the blaze orange flame-retardant duct tape or pith wood meant than we did.