English to English Dictionary

Retardant

A substance that is used to slow down or delay a chemical reaction, process, or the spread of fire.

Retarder

A substance that slows down a chemical reaction or process.

Retching

The act of making an effort to vomit, often accompanied by a gagging sound.

Retention

The continued use, existence, or possession of something or someone.

Retentionist

A person who advocates for the continuation or retention of a practice, law, or institution, most commonly capital punishment.

Retentiveness

The quality or capacity of retaining something, especially the ability of the mind to remember facts and impressions.

Retentivity

The property or power of retaining something, especially memory, heat, or moisture.

Reticence

The quality of being reserved or restrained in expression, especially in speech.

Reticent

Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved.

Reticulation

The arrangement or formation of a network or net-like structure.

Retin

A biological substance or protein associated with the retina of the eye.

Retire

Leave one's job and cease to work, typically upon reaching the normal age for leaving service.