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Dimmer

//ˈdɪmɚ// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of dim: more dim comparative, form-of
Noun
  1. 1
    A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light
  2. 2
    a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination wordnet
  3. 3
    A switch used to select between the low and high headlamp beam on a road vehicle. (usually as "dimmer switch", primarily in North America; elsewhere "dipswitch" or "dipper switch")

Etymology

Etymology 1

From dim (verb) + -er.

Etymology 2

From dim (adjective) + -er.

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