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Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-strey-ner
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈstreɪ nər



Definition of restrainer

  • As in check : noun restraint, hindrance
  • As in curb : noun restraining device; check
Example sentences :
  • For he was zealous, and yet not wanting in knowledge, the restrainer of zeal.
  • Extract from : « St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh » by H. J. Lawlor
  • The bromide is called a restrainer, as it makes the development of the image proceed more slowly.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Round Table, July 23, 1895 » by Various
  • What self-willed one would desire a mighty lord as his ruler and restrainer?
  • Extract from : « The Kath Sarit Sgara » by Somadeva Bhatta
  • He was best known for his tannin process and alkaline developer, with a bromide solution as a restrainer.
  • Extract from : « The Evolution of Photography » by John Werge
  • The development is extremely slow, without any tendency to fog; thus the addition of a restrainer should be avoided.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 467, December 13, 1884 » by Various
  • The bromide is a restrainer, and to a certain extent will correct over-exposure.
  • Extract from : « Photography in the Studio and in the Field » by Edward M. Estabrooke
  • The restrainer has been withdrawn, and the beast has stepped forth in the plenitude of his power.
  • Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Revelation » by William Milligan
  • The negative must be carefully developed, using plenty of restrainer.
  • Extract from : « Photographic Amusements, Ninth Edition » by Walter E. Woodbury and Frank R. Fraprie
  • That restrainer of creatures, the worshipful Yama, had gone away.
  • Extract from : « The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 2 » by Translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli

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