dimmer

Meaning

Noun

1. A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light
2. 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")

Adj

comparative form of dim: more dim

dim

• Adj
• Noun
• Verb

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Synonyms

dimmer control

diaphragm

iris

diminisher

photochopper

light chopper

light modulator

light dimmer

stop

🛑

light consumer

Translations

gradateur

dímer

Regler

Regulierer

Verdunkelungsschalter

Regulativ

Dimmer

interrupteur d’intensité

variateur

régleur

reostato

reostaat

afsluiter

dimmer

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɪmɚ/

Etymology

From dim (verb) + -er.