HyperDic: retarding_force

English > 1 sense of the expression retarding force:
NOUNphenomenonretarding force, dragthe phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
English > retarding force: 1 sense > noun 1, phenomenon
MeaningThe phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid.
Synonymdrag
Narrowersonic barrier, sound barrierThe increase / increase in aerodynamic drag as an airplane approaches the speed of sound
windageThe retarding force of air friction on a moving object
BroaderresistanceAny mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion / motion

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