retarding

[US]/[rɪˈtɑːdɪŋ]/
[UK]/[rɪˈtɑːrdɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.(cause to) slow down or delay
adv.in a retarding way
adj.slowing down; hindering; delaying

Phrases & Collocations

retarding effect

retarding agent

retarded growth

retarding factor

retarded development

retarding process

retarded speed

retarding influence

retarded reaction

retarding substance

Example Sentences

the drug's retarding effect on tumor growth is significant.

a retarding factor in the project's success was poor communication.

the engine uses a retarding mechanism to control speed.

the company implemented strategies to retarding employee turnover.

excessive heat can be a retarding influence on chemical reactions.

the retarding of the vehicle's speed was caused by the ice.

we need to identify any retarding influences on the team's performance.

the retarding of the investigation delayed the case's resolution.

the new coating provides a retarding effect against corrosion.

the retarding of the signal caused interference with the transmission.

the system includes a retarding mechanism for emergency braking.

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