A substance used to make an object flameproof.

Any of several substances used to delay or prevent combustion when used as a coating or component of a combustible material

plural of flame retardant

plural of fire-retardant

plural of flame-retardant

plural of vapor retarder

(now offensive) intellectually disabled, medically defined as having an IQ (intelligence quotient) below 70 in addition to deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors (which means having problems with basic functional skills that affect everyday, general living).

The salinity gradient energy retrieved from the difference in the salt concentration between seawater and river water.