limiter (n)
clipper#3 (n)

n03669886

type n
lex_filenum 06
def (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude
def used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)
examples a limiter introduces amplitude distortion
Outgoing links
Hypernym circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit
Domain of synset - TOPIC electronics
Derivationally related form limiter → limit
Incoming links
Hyponym circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit
Member of this domain - TOPIC electronics
Derivationally related form limit → limiter

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