What does damper mean?
noun, verbA device for controlling the flow of fluid, especially steam or gas, by means of a movable part that can be adjusted to regulate the flow. To reduce the intensity or effectiveness of something, such as a sound or a feeling.
Example
"The engineer adjusted the damper to regulate the steam flow to the turbine."
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