Meaning & use
Attenuator
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A device that reduces the amplitude, power, or intensity of a signal, such as an electrical current or sound, without significantly distorting it.
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The audio engineer inserted an attenuator to bring the guitar's output down to a safe level.
Radio technicians use attenuators to prevent strong signals from overloading sensitive receivers.
A note on using this word
Attenuators are common in electronics and audio engineering, and can be fixed or variable in the amount of reduction they provide.
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amplifier
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