dimmer

/ˈdɪmər/
/ˈdɪmə/
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Other forms: dimmers

Definitions of dimmer
  1. noun
    a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination
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    type of:
    rheostat, variable resistor
    resistor for regulating current
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