retroaction (countable and uncountable, plural retroactions)
Any action that has an influence due to a past event
An opposing action; a reaction
Source: Wiktionary
Re`tro*ac"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. rétroaction.]
1. Action returned, or action backward.
2. Operation on something past or preceding.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 November 2024
(adjective) not functioning properly; “something is amiss”; “has gone completely haywire”; “something is wrong with the engine”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
