occlusive vs retardation

occlusive

noun
  • A phoneme produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract, but not necessarily in the nasal tract. 

  • A product that forms a protective film and traps moisture against the skin. 

adj
  • That tends to occlude. 

retardation

noun
  • A decrease in the speed of telegraph signalling. 

  • The distance by which one wave is behind another. 

  • The extent to which anything is retarded; the result of any retarding or delay; mental, social, or physical slowness. 

  • Deceleration; reduction in the magnitude of velocity. 

  • That which retards; an obstacle; an obstruction. 

  • Extreme stupidity. 

  • A suspension which resolves upwards. 

  • The act of diminishing the rate of speed. 

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