单词 | retardance |
释义 | retardance/rɪˈtɑːd(ə)ns/noun 1The action of slowing down or delaying a person or thing, especially with regard to progress or development; the fact or condition of being delayed or slowed down. 2Something which delays or hinders development, progress, etc.; an impediment, an obstacle. 3The action of impeding or hindering a process or the course of something; (also) the capability of doing this, retardancy. Frequently as the second element in objective compounds, as fire retardance, flame retardance, etc. OriginMid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From retard + -ance. Compare Middle French retardance delay. |
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