Meaning of the word retardant in English

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retardant

US /rɪˈtɑːr.dənt/
UK /rɪˈtɑːr.dənt/
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(a substance) that makes the progress or growth of something slower:

Example:
Potted plants are commonly treated with (a) growth retardant so that they retain their shape.
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