What is an example of the word retard?

Answer 1

The crew used blankets to retard the fire on the deck.

Anti-freeze is specially formulated to melt ice and retard more from forming for some time.

Many clothing items contain a chemical which can retard flames to prevent the wearer suffering injuries.

Answer 2

Scientists developed chemicals to retard fire, first on children's pajamas.

One chemical can retard or accelerate the reaction of another chemical.

Supposedly, rubbing alcohol mixed in water and sprayed on a windshield can help retard ice from forming.

Answer 3

Chlorine retards the growth of bacteria.