English Explanatory Dictionary

restrainer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that restrains.
  2. A chemical compound (such as potassium bromide), added to a developer to prevent fogging.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈstreɪnɚ/ /ɹɪˈstreɪnə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-restrainer.wav

Word forms

restrainer restrainers

Etymology

From restrain + -er.

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