throttler

/ˈθrɒt.lər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or device that throttles, especially one that controls or regulates the flow of a fluid or gas by adjusting the rate at which it flows.

“The car’s fuel pump was replaced with a throttler to improve its performance on long drives.”

Synonyms

  • controller
  • governor
  • regulator

Antonyms

  • accelerator
  • boost
  • increaser