Retarder

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounSomething which retards or slows.

"The substance acted as a retarder to the chemical reaction because it radically changed the pH."

2.NounA device for slowing down large trucks, lorries, buses, shunted railway wagons.

3.NounA refrigerator used to slow down proofing of yeast when making dough.

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