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retardants
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the thing that slows down or inhibits a process or action
- Fire retardants are chemicals used to slow the spread of fires in buildings.
- The medication acts as a growth retardant for certain types of tumors.
- Economic policies were implemented as inflation retardants to stabilize prices.
- Environmental regulations require the use of retardants to reduce soil erosion.
- The additive in paint serves as a moisture retardant to prevent mold growth.
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