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Retardant

Definition (Noun)

A retardant is a substance that slows down or inhibits the progress or development of something.

Example Sentence:

Firefighters used a fire retardant to prevent the spread of the flames.

Definition (Adjective)

Retardant, when used as an adjective, refers to something that has the ability to delay or hinder a process.

Example Sentence:

The company applied a heat retardant coating to protect the sensitive equipment.

Definition (Verb)

As a verb, retardant means to slow down or impede the progress of something.

Example Sentence:

The construction work was retardanted due to heavy rainfall.

Local Usage

In local usage, retardant can refer to a substance used in tropical regions to slow the ripening process of fruits.

Example Sentence:

Farmers often apply natural retardants to extend the shelf life of locally grown fruits.

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