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Retardation (Noun)

The act of slowing down or falling behind.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The delay in production led to a retardation in the release of the new product, disappointing customers who had been eagerly awaiting its launch.
Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, the project experienced significant retardation and fell far behind its initial deadline.
Airlines reported retardation in flights to Europe due to increased air traffic control regulations.
A key indicator of a market in crisis is retardation in consumer spending and reduced investment in major sectors.
Urban congestion often leads to retardation of delivery trucks and passenger vehicles during rush hour, making timely arrivals impossible.

Any agent that retards or delays or hinders; "flame-retardant".

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

The new fire-resistant coating is designed to provide retardation of flame spread in high-risk areas.
The retardation of chemical reactions is crucial in the production of certain pharmaceuticals.
The use of flame retardants in furniture and textiles has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of fire-related accidents.
The retardation of corrosion is a major concern in the maintenance of large-scale industrial equipment.
The researchers studied the effects of various substances on the retardation of bacterial growth in food products.

Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The extent to which something is delayed or held back.

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

The company's growth was hindered by the retardation of funding from investors.
The retardation of the project's timeline was caused by unforeseen technical difficulties.
The team's progress was slowed by the retardation of essential materials.
The retardation of the economy was a major concern for policymakers.
The retardation of the healing process was a result of the patient's underlying medical conditions.

A decrease in rate of change; "the deceleration of the arms race".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The experimental results showed a clear retardation in the growth rate of the plant species.
The cooling system was designed to achieve a controlled retardation of the metal's descent into the quenching bath.
The decline in sales led to a retardation of production, forcing the company to reevaluate its manufacturing strategy.
During the recession, the industry experienced a retardation in the growth of new technologies.
Scientists observed a retardation in the process of crystal formation due to the presence of impurities in the solution.