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attenuator

/ætˈɛnjuːeɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does attenuator mean?

noun

A device or circuit that reduces the amplitude of a signal, or a substance that reduces the intensity of a sound or light.

Example

"The audio engineer used an attenuator to lower the volume of the feedback loop."

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