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Light Limiter Crossword Clue

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noun

• a device that controls amount of light admitted

• a natural opening in something

• an man-made opening; usually small

42%10 Often used as a voltage limiter
noun

• a semiconductor diode that exhibits a sharp increase in reverse current at a well-defined reverse voltage: used as a voltage regulator

42%9 Acts as a limiter and expander
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