ontstopper

Definitions of ontstopper
  1. noun
    mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion
    synonyms: dompelaar, gootsteenontstopper, piston, plopper, zuiger
  2. noun
    someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
    synonyms: dompelaar, gootsteenontstopper, plopper, speculant
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    type of:
    avonturier, fortuinzoeker, gelukzoeker, goudzoeker, vrijbuiter
    a person who enjoys taking risks
    gokker
    a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
  3. noun
    a strongly alkaline caustic used in manufacturing soap and paper and aluminum and various sodium compounds
    synonyms: ontstoppingsmiddel
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    type of:
    loog
    a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
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