flame-retardant

• Qualifie un matériau ou une substance traité pour résister au feu ou ralentir la propagation des flammes.

Describes a material or substance that is treated to resist or slow the spread of fire.

1. Resistant to burningB2formal

   Describes a material or substance that is treated or designed to resist ignition and slow the spread of fire.

   ignifuge

   • The children's pajamas are made of flame-retardant fabric.
   • Buildings often use flame-retardant materials in their insulation.
   • All furniture in the theater must be flame-retardant for safety.

   Synonymesfire-resistantfire-retardantfireproofnonflammable

   Antonymescombustibleflammableignitableinflammable