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retractioning

retractioning is the alternative form of re-tractioning.

Meaning of re-tractioning

Noun

re-tractioning (uncountable)

  1. Renewal of traction equipment, in particular traction motors.
    • Gemini Rail Technology has the contract for internal refurbishment and re-tractioning of the '442s', although the re-tractioning was delayed to allow procurement of new static converters due to concerns about electromagnetic compatibility.2019 October, “'442s' withdrawn due to signal interaction issues”, in Modern Railways, page 87

Questions about retractioning

What is retractioning the alternative form of?
Retractioning is the alternative form of re-tractioning.

Words near retractioning in the dictionary

  1. retractility
  2. retracting
  3. retracting rooftop
  4. retracting rooftops
  5. retraction
  6. retractioning
  7. retractions
  8. retractive
  9. retractively
  10. retractiveness
  11. retractives

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