retarding

UK
/rɪˈtɑːdɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdɪŋ/

Translations

retardingadjective
more retarding
Comp.
most retarding
Super.
UK
/rɪˈtɑːdɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdɪŋ/
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.
retardingnoun
UK
/rɪˈtɑːdɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdɪŋ/
Gerund: ‘retarding’ is used as a verbal noun meaning the act or process of slowing something
retardverb

retarding

Gerund

retarded
Past Simple
retarded
Past Participle
retarding
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈtɑːd/
US
/rɪˈtɑrd/
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

retardingadjective
Slowing down or delaying the progress or development of something.
The retarding effect of the cold weather on plant growth was noticeable.
retardingnoun
The act or process of slowing down or delaying something.
The retarding of the engine’s speed prevented overheating.
retardverb
To slow down the development or progress of something.
The heavy rain retarded the construction work on the new bridge.