Dampener

/ˈdæmpənər/ noun

Definition

A device or substance that reduces moisture, vibrations, or the intensity of something like sound or motion.

Etymology

From 'dampen' plus the agent suffix '-er,' meaning something that performs the action of dampening. This word became common in engineering in the 20th century.

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