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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 medication was noticeable.
Замедляющий эффект лекарства был заметен.
The retarding force of the brakes was effective.
Тормозящая сила тормозов была эффективной.
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
Definitions
The retarding of the engine’s speed prevented overheating.
retarding
Gerund
retarded
Past Simple
retarded
Past Participle
retarding
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈtɑːd/
US
/rɪˈtɑrd/
Translations
The medication can retard the progression of the disease.
Лекарство может замедлять прогрессирование болезни.
The heavy traffic will retard our journey.
Плотное движение будет тормозить наше путешествие.
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.