Flame-retardant

Alternative forms

• flame retardant

Full definition of flame-retardant

Adjective

1. Used to describe something that is hard to ignite; that does not support or convey flame.

Noun

1. A substance used to make an object flameproof.The flame-retardant used on the child's pajamas would keep them from bursting into flame, but it caused a rash.

Synonyms

• fire-retardant
• flame-resistant