restrainer

noun — 2 senses

restrainer

noun

US /ɹɪˈstreɪnɚ/ · UK /ɹɪˈstreɪnə/

Etymology From restrain + -er.

1

Something that restrains.

2

Arts, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Photography A chemical compound (such as potassium bromide), added to a developer to prevent fogging.

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