RETARDER

Etymology

Noun

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.

Anagrams

• retarred

Source: Wiktionary


Re*tard"er, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, retards.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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