English

Pronunciation
IPA|/dɪ�s�l��ɹeɪ��n/, SAMPA|/dI%sEl@"reIS@n/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪ��n|-eɪ��n

Noun
deceleration (countable and uncountable; plural decelerations)

1. uncountable The act or process of decelerate|decelerating.

#:The rocket is now in deceleration.

1. countable The amount by which a speed or velocity decreases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity).

#:The brakes produce a deceleration of 10 metres per second per second.

Antonyms
(act, amount): acceleration

Related terms
decelerate

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