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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRetarder
/rɪˈtɑːrdər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A substance that slows down a chemical reaction or process.
"The engineer added a retarder to the mixture to control the setting time of the concrete." - 2
A device used to slow down or control the speed of a machine or vehicle.
"The truck was equipped with a retarder to enhance its braking system on steep descents."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'retarder' originates from the French word 'retarder', which means 'to delay'. It entered English usage in the early 20th century, primarily in technical contexts, evolving to refer to substances that slow down chemical reactions or processes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Retarder" is said worldwide
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Retardeur
Transliteration: ʁə.taʁ.dœʁ
"Le retardeur a été ajouté pour ralentir la réaction."
Verzögerer
Transliteration: fɛʁˈt͡søːɡɐʁ
"Der Verzögerer wurde hinzugefügt, um die Reaktion zu verlangsamen."
Rallentatore
Transliteration: ral.len.taˈto.re
"Il rallentatore è stato utilizzato per controllare la reazione."
Retardador
Transliteration: re.tar.ða.ðor
"Se añadió un retardador para ralentizar la reacción."
Retardador
Transliteration: ʁe.taʁ.daˈdoʁ
"O retardador foi adicionado para controlar a reação."
रिटार्डर
Transliteration: riṭārḍar
"रिएक्शन को धीमा करने के लिए रिटार्डर जोड़ा गया।"
减速剂
Transliteration: jiǎnsùjì
"减速剂被添加以减缓反应。"
감속기
Transliteration: gamsokgi
"반응을 늦추기 위해 감속기가 추가되었습니다."
遅延剤
Transliteration: ちえんざい
"反応を遅らせるために遅延剤が追加されました。"
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