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retarding
UK
/rɪˈtɑːdɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdɪŋ/
more retarding
Comp.
most retarding
Super.
UK
/rɪˈtɑːdɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdɪŋ/
Translations
The retarding effect of the cold weather on plant growth was noticeable.
L’effet ralentissant du froid sur la croissance des plantes était perceptible.
Additional translations
Definitions
The retarding effect of the cold weather on plant growth was noticeable.
UK
/rɪˈtɑːdɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdɪŋ/
Gerund: ‘retarding’ is used as a verbal noun meaning the act or process of slowing something
Translations
The retarding of the engine’s speed prevented overheating.
Le ralentissement de la vitesse du moteur a évité la surchauffe.
Additional translations
Definitions
The retarding of the engine’s speed prevented overheating.
retarding
ing-form
retarded
Past Simple
retarded
Past Participle
retarding
ing-form
UK
/rɪˈtɑːd/
US
/rɪˈtɑrd/
Translations
The heavy rain retarded the construction work on the new bridge.
La forte pluie a retardé les travaux de construction du nouveau pont.
Definitions
The heavy rain retarded the construction work on the new bridge.
Definitions
The term 'retard' is considered offensive and should be avoided when referring to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
A sudden retard of the engine's rotation caused the whole assembly to vibrate.