as in slows
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds
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The process that allowed the rotifer to survive is known as cryptobiosis, a biological state in which metabolic activity slows to nearly zero.—
Brittany Miller,
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25 Apr. 2026 -
During dry months, the water warms and slows — conditions that favor janitor fish over native species, Rosleine said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Retards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retards. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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