fire retardant vs fire-retardant

fire retardant

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

fire-retardant

noun
  • A substance that makes an object resistant to burning. 

adj
  • Hard to ignite; not flammable. 

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