as in blocking
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of retardant
The unit has a durable waterproof steel frame structure with a flame retardant foam wallboard, and according to the brand, the tiny home can withstand elements like high winds and even low-magnitude earthquakes.
—
Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
The air resources came from Cal Fire, which dropped retardant from an air tanker and helicopters.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
There is no safe level of flame retardant consumption, and the findings point to the uncertainty of plastic recycling as well as the overwhelming use of plastic in daily life.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
One consumer product, a black plastic sushi tray, contained 11,900 parts per million of the flame retardant decabromodiphenyl ether, or decaBDE for short.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for retardant 
Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
The air resources came from Cal Fire, which dropped retardant from an air tanker and helicopters.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
There is no safe level of flame retardant consumption, and the findings point to the uncertainty of plastic recycling as well as the overwhelming use of plastic in daily life.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
One consumer product, a black plastic sushi tray, contained 11,900 parts per million of the flame retardant decabromodiphenyl ether, or decaBDE for short.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for retardant
Thesaurus Entries Near retardant
Cite this Entry
“Retardant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retardant. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share