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decelerator

[/dɪˈsɛləreɪtər/]
nounmasculinepl: decelerators
desacelerador
1. A device or mechanism that reduces speed or slows down motion
The spacecraft uses a decelerator to reduce its velocity before landing.
A nave espacial usa um desacelerador para reduzir sua velocidade antes do pouso.
2. In physics, a force or agent that causes deceleration
Air resistance acts as a natural decelerator for falling objects.
A resistência do ar atua como um desacelerador natural para objetos em queda.
3. A braking system or component that slows down machinery
The industrial equipment includes a hydraulic decelerator for safety.
O equipamento industrial inclui um desacelerador hidráulico por segurança.
Synonyms
brakeretarderspeed reducer
Antonyms
acceleratoraccelerant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desacelerador
Standard term used in technical and scientific contexts
São Paulo
desacelerador
Commonly used in engineering and automotive industries
Portugal
desacelerador
Standard term, also used in European Portuguese technical documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the brakes
slow down the pace
apply the decelerator
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