The type of context clue used to help readers understand the underlined word "fire-retardant" is definition. The sentence explains what fire-retardant materials do, indicating that they prevent clothing from catching fire.
Firefighter’s uniforms are made with fire-retardant materials, so they do not need to worry about their clothes catching fire.
Which type of context clue is used to help readers understand the underlined word?
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