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silencer

si·len·cer

US/ˈsaɪlʌˌnsɜr/ uncommon

noun

1.

short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing

2.

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

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Origin

From silence + -er.

Phrases

  • intake silencer

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