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shrinker

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/ˈʃrɪŋ.kər/ · shrink-er

A substance or agent that causes something to shrink.

Meanings

nounformal

A substance or agent that causes something to shrink.

ایک مادہ یا ایجنٹ جو کچھ کم کرنے کا باعث بنتا ہے۔

چھوٹا کرنے والا

chhota karne wala

Synonyms

contractorcompressordecrease agentکم کرنے والاحجم گھٹانے والاچھوٹا کرنے والا

Antonyms

expanderenlargeraugmenterبڑھانے والاوسع دینے والازیادہ کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • fabric shrinker
  • chemical shrinker
  • shrinkage reducer

Example Sentences

The fabric shrinker was used to ensure the clothes fit perfectly.

کپڑے کے چھوٹا کرنے والے کا استعمال یہ یقینی بنانے کے لیے کیا گیا کہ لباس مکمل طور پر فٹ ہو.

Kapray ke chhota karne wale ka istemal yeh yaqini banane ke liye kiya gaya ke libas mukammal tor par fit ho.

This chemical shrinker is essential for reducing the size of the product.

یہ کیمیائی چھوٹا کرنے والا مصنوعات کے سائز کو کم کرنے کے لیے ضروری ہے.

Yeh kimiyai chhota karne wala masnoaat ke size ko kam karne ke liye zaroori hai.

The shrinker reduced the amount of material needed for production.

چھوٹا کرنے والے نے پیداوار کے لیے درکار مواد کی مقدار کو کم کر دیا.

Chhota karne wale ne paidawar ke liye darkar mawaad ki maqdaar ko kam kar diya.

Easily Confused With

shrinkage:Shrinkage refers to the process of something becoming smaller, while shrinker denotes the agent that causes this process.

Word Family

shrink
verbکم ہونا
shrunk
verbکم ہو چکا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a balloon losing air, causing it to shrink.

Imagine a sweater getting smaller after washing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "shrink" — to become smaller

First known use: 19th century

The word 'shrinker' is derived from the verb 'shrink', which has its roots in Old English. The noun form is used to denote an agent or object that causes something to shrink.