Associations to the word «Restrainer»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

RESTRAINER, noun. A chemical that is added to a photographic developer in order to retard development and reduce the amount of fog on a film.
RESTRAINER, noun. A person who directs and restrains.

Wise words

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