Flame-retardant. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
A lot of fire retardant coming out of those planes. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 6, 2008] Reference
It was back in the fire to drop that fire retardant. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 25, 2006] Reference
• Cook with long-handled utensils and flame-retardant mitts. From Wordnik.com. [Tip of the Day: Avoid accidents when grilling] Reference
And this time all woodwork is to be treated with flame retardant. From Wordnik.com. [To Rise From The Ashes] Reference
Fifteen air tankers moved in yesterday, dropping dome fire retardant. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 5, 2008] Reference
Fire crews sprayed the plane with retardant to prevent more damages. From Wordnik.com. [United Flight Evacuated After Possible Fire, 3 Injuries] Reference
One thing that worries me is fire-retardant chemicals, including Tris. From Wordnik.com. [10 Questions for . . . Arlene Blum, Biophysical Chemist] Reference
You can see a DC-10 here dropping red fire retardant on the fire there. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 6, 2008] Reference
First, we put on flame-retardant jumpsuits and white Bell full-face helmets. From Wordnik.com. [Life In The Fastest Lane] Reference
Here's a look at what's actually pouring out of them, the red fire retardant. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 6, 2008] Reference
And so as the doors open, it helps force the retardant out onto the fire line. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 6, 2008] Reference
Twelve thousand gallons of fire retardant in there as it flies low over the fire. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 25, 2006] Reference
The baby clothes had something wrong with them: they had too much flame retardant. From Wordnik.com. [Baby Love] Reference
The dense, oxygen-absorbing retardant blanket snuffed the fire out in three seconds. From Wordnik.com. [Code Three] Reference
It's been an all-out battle with special aircraft attacking the flames with retardant. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 25, 2006] Reference
MESERVE: Helicopters taking on fire retardant proved the fight against this fire continues. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 29, 2007] Reference
A plane dropped fire retardant ahead of flames near Sunshine Canyon, in Boulder County, Colo. From Wordnik.com. [Colorado Wildfires Spread] Reference
COOPER: They're battling it from the sky, using DC-10 tankers to douse retardant on hot spots. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 14, 2008] Reference
So, tankers from the air douse the flames with water and retardant, taking away heat and oxygen. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 8, 2003] Reference
They have been attacking the fires the best they possibly can with water and with flame retardant. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 31, 2009] Reference
Right now it's an all-out battle, airplanes and helicopters are dowsing the flames with retardant. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 25, 2006] Reference
You can see this trailer, this horse trailer, this red stuff that you see on it, this is fire retardant. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 13, 2006] Reference
In 1977, your research led to a ban of the fire retardant Tris in children's garments, including sleepwear. From Wordnik.com. [10 Questions for . . . Arlene Blum, Biophysical Chemist] Reference
They included mercury, pesticides and the chemicals used in stain-resistant coating and fire-retardant foam. From Wordnik.com. [Toxic Waste] Reference
And earlier this month the first regular production run rolled off the new-product team's sound-retardant door line. From Wordnik.com. [Playing With Fire] Reference
Shredded cardboard is sold in bulk as insulation but this material has been treated with a fire retardant that is toxic. From Wordnik.com. [Organic Gardener's Composting] Reference
The sun itself, had it been able to wear a flame retardant hat, would have taken it off and given us a perfunctory bow. From Wordnik.com. [Ones We Can Depend On] Reference
These helicopters have been putting flame retardant on this wildfire that's been growing extremely quickly out in Malibu. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 24, 2007] Reference
Some products use flame-retardant compounds that the Environmental Protection Agency says might be less harmful than other PBDEs. From Wordnik.com. [Green dreams: “Natural” claims are no guarantee of a greener mattress] Reference
You know, if you have a computer — you're probably sitting in front of one right now — they use a fire retardant called brominates. From Wordnik.com. [It’s Not Easy Buying Green] Reference
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