화재의 확산이나 화학 반응 등의 진행을 늦추거나 방지하는.
Slowing down or preventing a process, especially the spread of fire or a chemical reaction.
예문:
"The construction crew used fire-retardant paint on the wooden beams to meet safety codes."
"This specific chemical has a retardant effect on the growth of certain harmful bacteria."
화학 반응이나 화재의 확산을 늦추거나 멈추게 하기 위해 사용되는 물질.
A substance that is used to slow down or stop a chemical reaction or the spread of fire.
예문:
"Planes dropped a bright red fire retardant over the forest to contain the spreading wildfire."
"Adding a chemical retardant to the concrete mixture will slow down the hardening process in hot weather."