retardamento
[ʁe.tar.da.ˈmẽ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: retardamentos
delay, retardation, slowdown
1. The act or process of delaying, postponing, or slowing down something
The retardation of the project was due to lack of funding.
O retardamento do projeto foi devido à falta de financiamento.
2. A slowing down of speed or progress
The retardation of traffic during rush hour is common.
O retardamento do trânsito durante a hora de pico é comum.
3. In physics, deceleration or negative acceleration
The retardation force applied brakes to the vehicle.
A força de retardamento aplicada travou o veículo.
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