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muffler

muff·ler

US/ˈmʌflɚ/ uncommon rare slang us

noun

1.

a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

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3.

a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations

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Origin

From muffle + -er.

Phrases

  • muffler bearing
  • muffler furnace

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