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limiter

noun

(electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)

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7
Starts with
L
Ends with
R
Contains
IM
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B1

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noun

  1. (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)

    “A limiter introduces amplitude distortion”

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A limiter introduces amplitude distortion

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