Definition of RETARDANT

retardant

Plural: retardants

Noun

  • any agent that retards or delays or hinders
    • "flame-retardant"
  • Something that serves to retard (slow down) the action of something

Adj

  • Serving to impede (slow down) the action of something

Origin / Etymology

From French retardant.

Scrabble Score: 10

retardant: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
retardant: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
retardant: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

retardant: valid Words With Friends Word