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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Hard to ignite; not supporting or conveying flame; tending to curtail flames' spread..
The flame-retardant used on the child's pajamas would keep them from bursting into flame, but it caused a rash.
Use flame-retardant when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Flame-retardant means Hard to ignite; not supporting or conveying flame; tending to curtail flames' spread..
Common synonyms include fire-retardant, fire-resistant, flameproof, noncombustible.
Possible antonyms include flammable.
The flame-retardant used on the child's pajamas would keep them from bursting into flame, but it caused a rash.
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