Meaning of retardent in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /rɪˈtɑːd(ə)nt/

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  1. Noun

    retardent

    Etymology

    mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Sutton (1819–1875), photographic pioneer and writer. From retard + -ent

    Definitions

    1. any agent that retards or delays or hinders

    Examples

    • « flame-retardant »

    Derived terms

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