ATTENUATOR Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word attenuator. (close relations)
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| buffer | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH • a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track • (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system • a power tool used to buff surfaces • a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) verb • add a buffer (a solution) • protect from impact | ||||||||
| damper | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace • a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations • a depressing restraint | ||||||||
| moderator | nounn | |||||||
noun • any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors • in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly • someone who presides over a forum or debate • someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence | ||||||||
| muffler | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise • a scarf worn around the neck • a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations | ||||||||
| reducer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver • pipefitting that joins two pipes of different diameter | ||||||||
| restrainer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a chemical that is added to a photographic developer in order to retard development and reduce the amount of fog on a film • a person who directs and restrains | ||||||||
| softener | nounn | |||||||
noun • a substance added to another to make it less hard | ||||||||
| suppressor | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who suppresses • a gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene) • an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents | ||||||||
| mitigator | nounn | |||||||
noun • Someone or something that mitigates. | ||||||||
