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at·ten·u·a·tor

(ə-tĕn′yo͞o-ā′tər)

A device that attenuates an electrical signal.

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attenuator

(əˈtɛnjʊˌeɪtə)

1. (General Physics) physics any device designed to reduce the power of a wave or electrical signal without distorting it

2. a person or thing that attenuates

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at•ten•u•a•tor

(əˈtɛn yuˌeɪ tər)

n.

a device for reducing the amplitude of an electronic signal.

[1920–25]

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attenuator - an electrical device for attenuating the strength of an electrical signal

electrical device - a device that produces or is powered by electricity

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atténuateur

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