"temporizer" meaning in English

See temporizer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: temporizers [plural]
Etymology: From temporize + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|temporize|er}} temporize + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} temporizer (plural temporizers)
  1. A person who temporizes

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