"slowing-down time" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} slowing-down time
  1. (relativity) A form of time dilation, in which a clock slows down as determined by an observer who is in relative motion with respect to the clock, often when closely approaching the speed of light. Categories (topical): Relativity, Time
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