Silenter: meaning, definitions and examples
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silenter
[ ˈsaɪləntər ]
noise reduction
Silencer refers to a device or an accessory that is attached to a firearm to reduce the noise, muzzle flash, and recoil generated during firing. While commonly associated with firearms, the term can also be used more broadly to denote any object that minimizes sound in various contexts. In devices like engines or exhaust systems, silencers are designed to suppress the noise produced, making them popular in industrial and automotive applications. Importantly, the effectiveness of a silencer can vary based on its design and the type of round used in firearms.
Synonyms
muffler, noise reducer, suppressor.
Examples of usage
- He fitted a silencer on his rifle.
- The car had a high-performance silencer to reduce exhaust noise.
- Silencers can be controversial in discussions about gun control.
Translations
Translations of the word "silenter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 silenciador
🇮🇳 शांत करने वाला
🇩🇪 Schalldämpfer
🇮🇩 penyenyap
🇺🇦 глушник
🇵🇱 tłumik
🇯🇵 サイレンサー
🇫🇷 silencieux
🇪🇸 silenciador
🇹🇷 susturucu
🇰🇷 소음기
🇸🇦 كابح الصوت
🇨🇿 tlumič
🇸🇰 tlmič
🇨🇳 消音器
🇸🇮 tišilec
🇮🇸 þöggunartæki
🇰🇿 тыныштандырушы
🇬🇪 გახმოვანებელი
🇦🇿 sükutlaşdırıcı
🇲🇽 silenciador
Etymology
The word 'silencer' originates from the root word 'silent,' which derives from the Latin 'silens,' the present participle of 'silere' meaning 'to be quiet or still.' The adoption of 'silencer' in English can be traced back to the early 19th century, primarily referring to devices intended to reduce sound. Initially, the term was used in various contexts, but it became particularly associated with firearms as technology advanced. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the use of silencers in gun culture was becoming more prevalent, largely due to innovations in firearm design and the increasing interest in hunting and sport shooting. Over the years, the public perception of silencers has varied, linked closely to discussions around noise pollution and gun regulations.