retardants
Substances that slow
Retardants are substances that slow down or inhibit a process, most commonly fire.
A fire retardant is applied to materials to make them less flammable or to slow the spread of flames: The furniture was treated with chemical retardants.
Flame retardants appear in fabrics, building materials, and electronics.
The term extends to other inhibiting agents: growth retardants in agriculture slow plant development.
Agents blocking biological processes
- suppressorsDevices that reduce intensity
- moderatorsThose regulating discussions
- developmentalRelated to growth stages
- hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
metabolic · cellular · pharmaceutical · therapeutic · clinical · regulatory · biological · chemical
Combustion with flames
- flameproofingTreatment resisting ignition
- brominatedTreated with bromine
- chlorinatedTreated with purifying halogen
- halogenatedBonded with reactive nonmetals
phosphorus · intumescent · fireproofing · combustion · ignition · smoldering · flammability · coating
Agents blocking biological processes
- coatingsApplied surface layers
- primersPreparatory coatings or introductions
- rustIron oxide coating
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
metal · galvanizing · zinc · anodizing · protective · sealants · patina · electrochemical
Elevated, or signal-catcher
- helicopterRotary-wing aircraft
- tankerVessel for liquid bulk
- slurrySemifluid mixture of solids
- dropFall or release
suppression · containment · fireline · hotshot · forestry · brush · vegetation · perimeter
inhibitors
Agents blocking biological processes
- suppressorsDevices that reduce intensity
- moderatorsThose regulating discussions
- developmentalRelated to growth stages
hormonal · metabolic · cellular · pharmaceutical · therapeutic · clinical · regulatory · biological · chemical · agents
fire
Combustion with flames
- flameproofingTreatment resisting ignition
- brominatedTreated with bromine
- chlorinatedTreated with purifying halogen
halogenated · phosphorus · intumescent · fireproofing · combustion · ignition · smoldering · flammability · coating · treatment
inhibitors
Agents blocking biological processes
oxidation · metal · galvanizing · zinc · anodizing · protective · sealants · patina · electrochemical · cathodic
aerial
Elevated, or signal-catcher
- helicopterRotary-wing aircraft
- tankerVessel for liquid bulk
- slurrySemifluid mixture of solids
drop · suppression · containment · fireline · hotshot · forestry · brush · vegetation · perimeter · spread
fungicides
Agents that destroy molds
- biocidesLife-destroying chemical agents
- algicidesAgents destroying aquatic growth
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
mold · mildew · decay · rot · wood · preservatives · treatment · copper · borate · pressure-treated
retardantsaccelerants
Substances hastening reactions
accelerators · catalysts · promoters · stimulants · boosters
retardantsaccelerants
Substances hastening reactions
fire starters · incendiaries · fuels · flammables · igniters
- fire retardantSubstance that inhibits ignition
- flame retardantSubstance inhibiting ignition
- fire retardant foamFlame-quenching aerated substance