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deceleration

de·ce·le·ration

UK/diːsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ US/dɪˌsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

a decrease in speed

  • “the deceleration of the arms race”

Origin

From de- + (ac)celeration.

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