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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

retarder

/ˈrɛtɑːrdər/ noun · British & US
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What does retarder mean?

noun

A device or mechanism that slows down the speed of something, such as a vehicle or a chemical reaction. A substance that slows down a chemical reaction.

Example

"The retarder on the car's brakes helped to slow it down on the steep hill."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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