suppressor
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- noun
- /səˈprɛsər/
- Specialized
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supresor de interferencias
- An inline electrolytic suppressor removed the OH- ions and cations from the post-column eluent prior to MS analysis (Thermo Scientific Dionex AERS 500).
- surge suppressor
- suppressor protects
- test suppressors
Examples
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Now the second tone, sometimes called the suppressor, is put outside the response area but close to it.
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Predictably, my suppressor breathed its last breath during a power surge, but luckily my battery charger was spared.
Academic text (2006) -
The new TMOV and iTMOV components are 30 percent smaller than the current version and can be used in dimmers, GFCI, and as suppressors.
Academic text (2004) -
The AK Series high current silicon transient suppressor offers more efficient electrical and electronic device protection against destructive higher-power transient voltages.
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A surge suppressor can prevent damage to your electronics during power spikes.
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To reduce electrical noise in a circuit, many engineers use a suppressor at the signal input.
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When my computer started overheating, I realized it needed a good suppressor to manage the electrical interference.
Synonyms
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5.0
A device that allows some frequencies in electrical signals to pass and blocks others
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A device that makes an electrical signal weaker without changing its shape
A device that reduces unwanted electrical currents in a circuit
A device or system that reduces unwanted sound
A device that blocks unwanted signals in electronic equipment
A circuit part that blocks signals in a specific frequency band
A device that covers openings or blocks signals to stop interference
A device that protects electronic equipment from sudden power surges
A device that protects things like computers and TVs from sudden rises in electricity
A device that protects electrical equipment from sudden power surges
A device that stops movement or limits flow in machines and electrical systems
Compounds
- Specialized
A device that protects things like computers and TVs from sudden rises in electricity
- Specialized
A device that protects electronic equipment from sudden power surges
How Effective
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- Specialized
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- Specialized
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9.0
- Specialized
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3.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Suppressor comes from the Latin parts sup- 'under' and press 'to push', which creates the idea of 'pushing down' something unwanted. As an electrical device, a suppressor 'pushes down' unwanted currents or noise, so it prevents interference in a circuit.