The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RETARDANT
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What does RETARDANT mean?
RETARDANT noun- (often in combination) Something that serves to retard (slow down) the action of something
- (often in combination) Serving to retard (slow down) the action of something