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reˈtardatory, a. [Cf. prec. and -ory.] Having a retarding effect or influence.
1853Tait's Mag. XX. 540 Not a breath of wind, retardatory or otherwise, to interfere with the regular steam-power of the vessels. 1877Rosenthal Muscles & Nerves 282 Retardatory nerves have been recognised in almost all automatic apparatus. 1882Edin. Rev. Oct. 444 The nearer the angle between the rudder and the keel approaches a right angle, the more direct is the retardatory action. |