Apparently, some trucks need a special device called a “brake retarder” in order to stop or slow down on certain road conditions.
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Retarder
Synonyms for "retarder" (4 found)
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The substance acted as a retarder to the chemical reaction because it radically changed the pH.
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Why is retarder used in dope when the dope is being sprayed in humid conditions? The retarder slows the drying of the dope and keeps it from blushing.
Source: wiktionary
The hump cabin and its relay room are at the summit of the hump on the right-hand side, and the control tower is on the centre line of the yard between the primary and secondary retarders.
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