When the moon approached the Earth, it experienced very strong deceleration. This slowdown ultimately led to our having a pleasant day and pleasant weather.
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Deceleration
/dɪˌsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/
Synonyms for "deceleration" (88 found)
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lapselegal restraintletdownletupminus accelerationmonopolyobstructionplungeprohibitionprotectionprotectionismprotective tariffrationingreinremissionrestraintrestraint of traderetardationretardmentretreat
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retrenchmentself-controlsetbackslack-upslackeningslow upslowdownslowingslowing downslowupslumpsubsidencetariff wallthought controlwane
Noun(9 words)
motion change examplereduction in speedretardationslow downslowdownslowdownsslowing growthsoft landingstopping motion
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Scientists say that a woodpecker’s brain is able to withstand g-forces of 1,200 G’s from the repeated impacts and deceleration brought on by this rapid pecking.
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The rocket is now in deceleration.
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Comparing both Regions' 1959 services against those of 1939 an appreciable deceleration is evident. This was due to increased loadings, even though more trains were being run, while on the W.R. in particular the increased volume of freight traffic over the line shared the blame.
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