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SHORT-TERM FIRE RETARDANT [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
  • Fireproofing
DEF

A chemical that inhibits combustion primarily by the cooling and smothering action of water.

CONT

A short-term retardant may be added to water to alter its viscosity or retard its evaporation, thereby increasing its effectiveness.

Key term(s)
  • short term fire retardant
  • short term retardant

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Incendies de végétation
  • Ignifugation
DEF

Solution aqueuse comprenant un produit chimique capable de réduire l'évaporation et le ruissellement.

Spanish

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