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1. (n.) dimmer
a person or thing that dims.
2. dimmer
a rheostat or similar device by which the intensity of an electric light may be varied.
3. dimmer
a low-beam headlight.
Etymology: (1815–25)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) dimmer
a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination
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The Standard Electrical Dictionary |
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1. dimmer
An adjustable choking coil used for regulating the intensity of electric incandescent lights. Some operate by the introduction and withdrawal of an iron core as described for the choking coil (see Coil, Choking), others by a damper of copper, often a copper ring surrounding the coil and which by moving on or off the coil changes the potential of the secondary circuit.
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