slowing down
41cool-down — [ko͞ol′doun΄] n. the act or an instance of gradually slowing or cooling down after vigorous exercise * * * …
42cool-down — [ko͞ol′doun΄] n. the act or an instance of gradually slowing or cooling down after vigorous exercise …
43let|down — «LEHT DOWN», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a slowing up: »Middle age often brings a letdown in vitality. The talked about letdown in copper buying has not yet appeared (Wall Street Journal). 2. a disappointment: »Losing the contest was a big letdown… …
44downshifter — (DOWN.shif.tur) n. A person who quits a high stress job in an effort to lead a simpler life. Also: down shifter. downshift v. downshifting pp. Example Citation: Smalley is part of a small, but growing movement toward downshifting. The trend has… …
45Erben reflex — slowing down of the pulse upon bending the head and trunk strongly forward, due to vagal excitability; called also Erben phenomenon or sign …
46disinflation — Slowing down of rate at which prices increase Compare deflation …
47disinflation — Slowing down of rate at which prices increase Compare deflation …
48Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
49Stopping power (particle radiation) — In passing through matter, fast charged particles ionize the atoms or molecules which they encounter. Thus, the fast particles gradually lose energy in many small steps. Stopping power is defined as the average energy loss of the particle per… …
50Business and Industry Review — ▪ 1999 Introduction Overview Annual Average Rates of Growth of Manufacturing Output, 1980 97, Table Pattern of Output, 1994 97, Table Index Numbers of Production, Employment, and Productivity in Manufacturing Industries, Table (For Annual… …
