Plural of dampener: multiple devices or substances that reduce moisture, vibrations, or intensity.
Plural form of 'dampener,' derived from 'dampen' plus the agent and plural suffixes. The word became standard in technical contexts during the industrial era.
Modern engineering is basically just adding dampeners to everything to make it quieter, safer, and smoother—your phone has them, your building has them, your car has dozens!
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