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retarder


Meanings
  • noun

    A device used to slow down or regulate the flow of a fluid or gas.

    - "The retarder is used to regulate the flow of oil in the hydraulic system."
    - "The dam acts as a retarder, slowing down the flow of water in the river."

Variants
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retard , retarded , retarder , retarders , retarding , retards
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'retardare', meaning 'to hold back' or 'delay'.


Trivia
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  1. The largest retarder in the world is the Cook Inlet Liquefied Natural Gas Project in Alaska, which can store enough natural gas to power the city of Anchorage for over a year.

  2. Retarders are used in many industrial processes, including oil refining, power generation, and water treatment.


Related Concepts
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  1. regulator: A device used to control or regulate a process or system.

  2. throttle: A control used to regulate the flow of a fluid or gas.


How to Memorize "retarder"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a tap or valve that regulates or slows down the flow of a fluid.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'retarder' with the concept of slowing down or regulating flow.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Retards the Flow' to remember the meaning of 'retarder'.


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