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retardent

/rɪˈtɑːr.dənt/

翻译: 指能够减缓、延迟或阻碍某一过程或作用的物质或因素。

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noun

/rɪˈtɑːr.dənt/C1formal
  • zh指能够减缓、延迟或阻碍某一过程或作用的物质或因素。

A noun referring to any agent that retards, delays, or hinders a process or action.

  1. Agent that slows or hindersC1formal

    A substance or factor that slows down, delays, or prevents a process or action.

    zh阻滞剂

    • The chemical acts as a fire retardant, slowing the spread of flames.
    • Certain additives are used as growth retardants in agriculture.
    • The new coating is an effective corrosion retardant for metal surfaces.

    同义词delayerdeterrenthindranceimpedimentinhibitorsuppressor

    反义词activatorcatalystpromoterstimulant