retarder (plural retarders)
Something which retards or slows.
Synonyms: bottleneck, inhibitor, retardant, limiter
Antonyms: accelerant, promoter, quickener
(mechanical engineering) A device for slowing down large trucks, lorries, buses, shunted railway wagons.
(baking) A refrigerator used to slow down proofing of yeast when making dough.
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Source: Wiktionary
Re*tard"er, n.
Definition: One who, or that which, retards.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
15 July 2024
(adjective) of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature which prevents light rays from meeting at a common focus and so results in distorted images
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.