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Meaning of flame retardant | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A chemical used to impart flame resistance.

Equivalents

Deutsch Brandhemmer Flammschutzmittel
Suomi liekinestoaine palonestoaine palonsuoja-aine palosuoja-aine

Examples

“The analysis examined about 20 years of flame retardant research⟳ and includes an interactive map showing the location and type⟳ of animal found to be contaminated. It brings into sharp focus⟳ the breadth of flame retardant pollution and dangers it poses. […] Several chemical classes are utilized as flame retardants and in an effort to help⟳ reduce⟳ fire risks are added to thousands of consumer products from furniture to electronics to auto interiors.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

flame scallop flame spread flame structure flame test flame thrower flame tree

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