Dictionary

attenuator

noun at·ten·u·a·tor \-yə-ˌwā-tər, -yü-ˌā-\

Definition of ATTENUATOR

:  a device for attenuating; especially :  one for reducing the amplitude of an electrical signal without appreciable distortion
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of ATTENUATOR

1924

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: atterPrevious Word in the Dictionary: attenuation factorAll Words Near: attenuator
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears