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Mechanical device that inhibits motion

A brake is a mechanical device that inhibits motion by absorbing energy from a moving system. It is used for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, wheel, axle, or to prevent its motion, most often accomplished by means of friction. Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: Releasing a sugar brake generates sweeter tomato without yield penaltyInfluential work since 2022
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  4. Read the landmark paper: Brake wear particle emissions: a reviewCited 921 times
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📖 Definitions

Noun A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car.

Noun The act of braking, of using a brake to slow down a machine or vehicle

Noun An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine or other motor by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome; a friction brake.

Noun Something used to retard or stop some action, process etc.

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