EXPANDER Antonyms

• a mechanical device that compresses gasses

• an electronic device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.

• an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge

• an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid

• a hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat

• lens used to concentrate light on an object

• a substance that retards or stops an activity

• (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)

• 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

• a kitchen utensil for squeezing juice from fruit