Definitions for retarder

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retarder re·tard·er

Spelling: [ri-tahr-der]

IPA: /rɪˈtɑr dər/

Retarder is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 117 anagrams from letters in retarder (adeerrrt).

Definitions for retarder

noun

1. a person or thing that retards.
2. Chemistry. any substance added to rubber to delay or prevent vulcanization. any substance added to delay a process.
3. Building Trades. an admixture of concrete or plaster that retards its set.

Origin of retarder

First recorded in 1635-45; retard + -er¹