Most fire-retardant chemicals operate by:

A) accelerating the absorption of moisture to extinguish flame spread.
B) combining chemicals with air to eliminate the air supply.
C) accelerating the formation of charring in the wood.
D) increasing the formation of volatile gases.


C

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