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snubber

/snʌbər/ noun · British & US
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What does snubber mean?

noun

A device used to suppress or reduce the voltage or current in an electrical circuit, or a person who suppresses or reduces something.

Example

"The engineer installed a snubber to prevent the motor from overheating."

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