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flame-retardant

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/fleɪm rɪˈtɑːrdənt/ · flame-re-tar-dant

Describing a material that is capable of delaying or preventing the spread of fire.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Describing a material that is capable of delaying or preventing the spread of fire.

ایسا مادہ جو آگ کی پھیلاؤ کو روکنے یا سست کرنے کی صلاحیت رکھتا ہو۔

آتش باز روک

aateesh baaz rok

Synonyms

fire-resistantflameprooffireproofآتش مزاحمآتش بندآتش بیزار

Antonyms

flammablecombustibleinflammableآتش گیرآتش پذیرآتش زک

Common Collocations

  • flame-retardant materials
  • flame-retardant treatment
  • flame-retardant clothing

Example Sentences

The building materials used are flame-retardant to ensure safety.

استعمال ہونے والے تعمیراتی مواد آتش باز روک ہیں تاکہ حفاظت یقینی بن سکے۔

istimaal hone wale tameerati mawad aateesh baaz rok hain taake hifazat yaqini ban sake.

Clothing made from flame-retardant fabrics can help prevent burns.

آتش باز روک کپڑوں سے بنی لباس جلنے سے بچا سکتی ہے۔

aateesh baaz rok kapron se bani libaas jalne se bacha sakti hai.

Companies are required to use flame-retardant materials in their products.

کمپنیوں کو اپنے مصنوعات میں آتش باز روک مواد استعمال کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

companies ko apne masnuaat mein aateesh baaz rok mawad istemal karne ki zaroorat hai.

Easily Confused With

flame-resistant:While both are used to indicate resistance to fire, 'flame-retardant' specifies materials designed to delay flame spread, while 'flame-resistant' refers to materials that can withstand direct flames.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a flame and how this material can retard it.

Imagine a fireproof suit worn by firefighters.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "flame + retardant" — to delay or prevent flames

First known use: 1960s

The term has been used to describe materials that are designed to slow or prevent the spread of fire since the mid-20th century.