Retardent and Retardant

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Retardent noun - Any agent that retards or delays or hinders.

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Retardant is a synonym for retardent. In some cases you can use "Retardant" instead a noun "Retardent".

Retardant noun - Any agent that retards or delays or hinders.

Usage example: “flame- retardant”

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Retardent is a synonym for retardant. You can use "Retardent" instead a noun "Retardant".

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