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Grammar : Noun

Spell : ri-strey-ner

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈstreɪ nər

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Définition 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The restrainer has been withdrawn, and the beast has stepped forth in the plenitude of his power.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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