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attenuator

UK
/əˈtɛn.jʊ.eɪ.tər/
US
/əˈtɛn.juː.eɪ.tɚ/

Translations

attenuatornoun
attenuators
pl
UK
/əˈtɛn.jʊ.eɪ.tər/
US
/əˈtɛn.juː.eɪ.tɚ/
The engineer used an attenuator to reduce the signal strength.
Инженер использовал аттенюатор для уменьшения силы сигнала.
Synonyms
diminisher
reducer
lessener
softener
moderator
attenuatoradjective
UK
/əˈtɛnjueɪtə/
US
/əˈtɛnjuˌeɪtər/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., attenuator pad).

Definitions

attenuatornoun
A device that reduces the amplitude of a signal without significantly distorting its waveform.
The engineer used an attenuator to decrease the signal strength before it reached the amplifier.
A component in a circuit that decreases the power of a signal, often used in audio and radio frequency applications.
To prevent distortion, an attenuator was added to the audio system to manage the volume levels.
In molecular biology, a regulatory nucleotide sequence in certain bacterial operons that causes transcription to terminate prematurely under specific conditions.
The trp operon contains an attenuator that halts transcription when tryptophan is abundant.
A person who reduces the strength, intensity, or concentration of something.
By carefully diluting the solution, the chemist acted as an attenuator of its potency.
attenuatoradjective
Relating to or functioning as an attenuator, typically used attributively before another noun.
An attenuator pad was installed to lower the signal level.
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