Русско-английский научно-технический словарь
задерживать
см. тж. замедлять; мешать; предотвращать; препятствовать
• Surfactants are known to inhibit (or retard, or slow down) crystal growth from supersaturated solutions.
• This operation was holding up the entire assembly line.
• These oil pockets impede the flow of air.
• Sodium nitrate inhibits corrosion of underwater structures.
• Some bacteria have clogged the flow of oil in the sands and retarded production.
• The deficiency of rainfall hampers (or stunts) the growth of farm crops or other vegetation.