suppressor

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to reduce or stop the emission, transmission, or reception of sound or radiation.

  - "The suppressor muffles the sound of the gunshot."
  - "The suppressor is attached to the exhaust pipe to reduce noise pollution."

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Synonyms

muffler , silencer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suppressor
repressor , depressor , impressor

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Variants

List of all variants of suppressor that leads to same result
suppressor , suppressors , suppressor T cell , suppressor cell , tumor suppressor gene

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'suppressus' meaning 'pressed down'.

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Trivia

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1. Suppressors were first used in World War I to reduce the noise of aircraft engines.

2. Suppressors are not 100% effective and some sound or radiation will still be emitted, just at a reduced level.

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Related Concepts

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1. Silencer: Another term for a suppressor, used interchangeably.

2. Gun suppressor: A type of suppressor used to reduce the noise of gunfire.

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Culture

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In popular culture, suppressors are often depicted in movies and video games as stealthy devices used by spies and assassins.

How to Memorize "suppressor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a metal cylinder attached to the end of a gun barrel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of reducing or stopping sound or radiation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Suppressor: Sounds Pressed Down' to remember the definition.

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