preventer
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3.8
- noun
- /prɪˈvɛntər/
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prevención
- To clarify, a backflow preventer will stop any water from passing into municipal pipes.
- backflow preventer
And wears, you know, we're a visor and that's the number one preventer of getting faced out by a by a booty piece man.
- And wears, you know, we're a visor and that's the number one preventer of getting faced out by a by a booty piece man.
Examples
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Even when there is a break in the street, water cannot be siphoned by a backflow preventer.
Blog text (25) -
The hearing is examining why the rig's blowout preventer failed to stop what eventually became the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history.
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However, had the blowout preventer not failed, the spill that you see would not have happened.
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But most of all, I highly recommend installing a backflow preventer rather than "cutting supply off from the street."
Blog text (25) -
These enclosures were designed to provide freeze and vandalism protection for backflow preventers, pumps, valves, and meters.
Academic text (1998) -
Usually, backflow preventers are considered only for commercial/industrial applications, but they should also be placed on residential service lines when the residence is used as a commercial establishment (e.g., hair salon, dog grooming, photo processing, etc.).
Academic text (2003) -
A smoke detector is a crucial preventer of fires in any home.
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Using sunblock is an effective preventer of skin damage caused by UV rays.
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The team identified the new software as a preventer of data loss during system failures.
Synonyms
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6.5
Something that prevents or reduces harm
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6.3
A person or thing that makes a bad situation less serious
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4.0
A person or thing that stops the normal flow of activity
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7.7
A person or thing that stops something from happening
Giving a layer that keeps things safe from damage
Something or someone that removes a problem so work can continue
A device that stops or slows moving parts to keep people safe
A device that stops movement or limits flow in machines and electrical systems
Antonyms
How Preventative
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Preventer comes from an old Latin verb made of pre- 'before' and venire 'to come', so it literally means to come before a problem and stop it. That's why a smoke alarm or a vaccine is called a preventer: it acts early to stop danger from happening.