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attenuator

 

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Noun attenuator has 1 sense
  1. attenuator - an electrical device for attenuating the strength of an electrical signal
    --1 is a kind of
    electrical device
    Derived form: verb attenuate2

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attenuator

Noun: An electronic device used to reduce the amplitude (strength) of a signal. It is often used in audio equipment to control the volume or in telecommunications to regulate the intensity of a signal.

Example sentence: The sound engineer adjusted the attenuator to lower the volume of the speakers.

Noun: A device or substance that reduces the intensity or severity of something.

Example sentence: Wearing sunglasses acts as an attenuator, reducing the brightness of sunlight on the eyes.

Related products: Audio attenuators Telecommunications attenuators

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