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English
Etymology
From French retardant.
Adjective
retardant (comparative more retardant, superlative most retardant)
- (often in combination) Serving to impede (slow down) the action of something
Derived terms
Noun
retardant (plural retardants)
- (often in combination) Something that serves to retard (slow down) the action of something
Derived terms
Translations
Catalan
Verb
retardant
- gerund of retardar
French
Pronunciation
Participle
retardant
- present participle of retarder
Latin
Verb
retardant
- third-person plural present active indicative of retardō