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restrictor

UK
/rɪˈstrɪktə/
US
/rɪˈstrɪktər/

Translations

restrictornoun
restrictors
pl
UK
/rɪˈstrɪktə/
US
/rɪˈstrɪktər/
limiteurTerme courant en technique pour un dispositif qui limite un débit, une vitesse ou une capacité.
The restrictor in the pipeline ensures that the water flow remains at a safe level.
Le limiteur dans la conduite garantit que le débit d’eau reste à un niveau sûr.
Additional translations
restricteurTerme technique moins courant; peut désigner un élément de limitation ou un agent qui impose des limites.
Synonyms
constrainer
curb
regulator
controller
limiter
restrictoradjective
UK
/rɪˈstrɪktə/
US
/rɪˈstrɪktɚ/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., 'restrictor plate'.
restrictifEmploi technique pour exprimer une fonction de limitation.
The engines were fitted with restrictor plates to curb excessive speeds.
Les moteurs étaient équipés de plaques restrictives pour limiter les vitesses excessives.
Synonyms
restrictive
limiting
constraining
constrictive
narrowing
confining
controlling
restrictory

Definitions

restrictornoun
A device or mechanism that limits or controls the flow of a fluid, gas, or other substance.
The restrictor in the pipeline ensures that the water flow remains at a safe level.
A component in a system that limits the speed or performance of a machine or process.
The car's engine has a restrictor to prevent it from exceeding a certain speed.
A person who restricts or imposes limits.
As a restrictor of information, the committee censored large portions of the report.
restrictoradjective
Serving to restrict; used attributively in compounds to denote something that limits flow, speed, or capacity.
The engines were fitted with restrictor plates to curb excessive speeds.
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