deadener

UK
/ˈdɛd.ən.ə/
US
/ˈdɛd.ən.ɚ/

Translations

deadenernoun
deadeners
pl
UK
/ˈdɛd.ən.ə/
US
/ˈdɛd.ən.ɚ/
The car's deadener helps reduce engine noise.
Глушитель автомобиля помогает уменьшить шум двигателя.
The medicine acted as a deadener for the pain.
Лекарство действовало как успокоитель для боли.
Additional translations
Synonyms
soundproofing material
deadeneradjective
UK
/ˈdɛd.ən.ə/
US
/ˈdɛd.ən.ɚ/
Used attributively before a noun to mean "serving to deaden", e.g. "deadener mats".

Definitions

deadenernoun
A substance or material used to reduce or eliminate sound, vibration, or noise.
The mechanic applied a deadener to the car's interior to reduce road noise.
A person or thing that deadens; one that dulls, numbs, or reduces intensity.
His constant complaining was a deadener on the whole project.
deadeneradjective
Serving to deaden or reduce sound, vibration, or intensity.
The engineer installed a deadener layer inside the door panel.