Decelerator: meaning, definitions and examples

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decelerator

 

[ dɪˈsɛləˌreɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in physics

A device or substance that retards or slows down the motion, speed, or progress of something.

Synonyms

brake, dampener, inhibitor, retarder

Examples of usage

  • The decelerator on the car helped to reduce the speed quickly.
  • The parachute acted as a decelerator, slowing down the fall of the skydiver.
Context #2 | Noun

in technology

A mechanism used to decrease the speed of a machine or process.

Synonyms

regulator, slowing device, speed reducer

Examples of usage

  • The decelerator in the conveyor belt system regulates the speed of production.
  • The decelerator in the engine helps control the rotational speed.
Context #3 | Noun

informal usage

A person or thing that hinders or slows down progress or development.

Synonyms

hindrance, impediment, obstacle

Examples of usage

  • The lack of funding acted as a decelerator to the project.
  • The bureaucratic procedures were a decelerator to the company's growth.

Translations

Translations of the word "decelerator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desacelerador

🇮🇳 गति अवरोधक

🇩🇪 Verzögerer

🇮🇩 deselerator

🇺🇦 сповільнювач

🇵🇱 spowalniacz

🇯🇵 減速装置 (げんそくそうち)

🇫🇷 décélérateur

🇪🇸 desacelerador

🇹🇷 yavaşlatıcı

🇰🇷 감속기 (gamsokgi)

🇸🇦 مُبَطِئ السرعة

🇨🇿 zpomalovač

🇸🇰 spomaľovač

🇨🇳 减速器 (jiǎnsùqì)

🇸🇮 upočasnjevalnik

🇮🇸 hægir

🇰🇿 баяулатқыш

🇬🇪 შემარბილებელი

🇦🇿 yavaşdırıcı

🇲🇽 desacelerador

Word origin

The term 'decelerator' is derived from the word 'decelerate', which is a blend of 'de-' meaning 'down, away' and 'celerate' from 'celer' meaning 'swift'. The concept of deceleration has been crucial in physics and engineering to control speed and motion. The usage of 'decelerator' has expanded to refer to various mechanisms and hindrances in different contexts.