retarding force

1. The phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid (synset 111525316)
   is a type of: resistance - any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
   subtypes:

   • sonic barrier, sound barrier - the increase in aerodynamic drag as an airplane approaches the speed of sound
   • windage - the retarding force of air friction on a moving object
   same as: drag

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