silencer

Definitions

General Science

• noun a device to reduce noise, fitted to a machine

Cars & Driving

• noun a device through which the exhaust gases pass and which reduces exhaust noise
• noun a device in an air-conditioning system designed to minimize pumping sounds from the compressor

Electronics

• A circuit or device, such as a noise limiter, which attenuates noise.

Military

• noun a device which is fitted to a firearm, in order to reduce the noise made when it is fired

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Contexts for “silencer”

5 definitions in context
• General Science
• Cars & Driving
• Electronics
• Military