flame-retardant (C1)
noun
Definition
flame-retardant means a substance used to make an object flameproof. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The article uses flame-retardant to mean a substance used to make an object flameproof.
The teacher asked students to find flame-retardant in the reading.
Check the words around flame-retardant to choose the right meaning.
How to Use flame-retardant
- a/the flame-retardant (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a flame-retardant."
- flame-retardant in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked flame-retardant in context before translating it."
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