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单词 retardance
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Definition of retardance in English:

retardance

noun rɪˈtɑːd(ə)ns
  • 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.

Origin

Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From retard + -ance. Compare Middle French retardance delay.

Definition of retardance in US English:

retardance

nounrɪˈtɑːd(ə)ns
  • 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.

Origin

Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From retard + -ance. Compare Middle French retardance delay.

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