dampener

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to reduce the vibration or noise of an engine or machine.

  - "The dampener helps to reduce the vibration of the engine."
  - "The car had a faulty dampener, causing a loud noise."

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Synonyms

buzzkill , killjoy , party pooper , spoilsport

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dampener
dampen , tampen , champagne , campain

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Variants

List of all variants of dampener that leads to same result
dampen , dampened , dampener , dampeners , dampening , dampens , put a dampener on

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'dampenir', meaning 'to dampen or quiet'.

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Trivia

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1. The first automobile shock absorber, a type of dampener, was invented by Robert W. Thomson in 1868.

2. The term 'dampener' is also used in the context of psychology to describe someone or something that reduces or inhibits emotional expression.

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Related Concepts

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1. vibration damper: A type of dampener used to reduce unwanted vibrations in mechanical systems.

2. acoustic dampener: A material used to absorb sound waves and reduce noise levels.

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Culture

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In music, a dampener pedal is used to mute the strings of a piano, allowing for sustained notes without the need for continuous pedaling.

How to Memorize "dampener"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a car engine with a dampener attached to reduce vibrations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dampener' with 'vibration reduction'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dampens Vibrations' to remember the meaning of dampener.

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