sup·pres·sor

(sə-prĕs′ər)

1. or sup·press·er One that suppresses: a suppressor of free speech.

2. A gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene, especially of a mutant gene.

3. A device, such as a resistor or grid, that is used in an electrical or electronic system to reduce unwanted currents.

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suppressor

(səˈprɛsə)

1. a person or thing that suppresses

2. (Electronics) a device fitted to an electrical appliance to suppress unwanted electrical interference to audiovisual signals

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	suppressor - someone who suppresses; "dictators are suppressors of free speech" suppresser controller, restrainer - a person who directs and restrains
	2.	suppressor - a gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene) suppresser gene, suppressor gene, suppresser cistron, gene, factor - (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity; "genes were formerly called factors" tumor suppressor gene - a suppressor gene that blocks unscheduled cell division
	3.	suppressor - an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents suppresser electrical device - a device that produces or is powered by electricity lightning arrester, spike arrester, spike suppressor, surge protector, surge suppressor - electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current

Translations

écrêteursuppresseur

attenuatore filtro repressore

suppressor

[səˈpresəʳ] N → supresor m

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suppressor

[səˈprɛsə^r] n (ELECTRICITY, ELECTRONICS) → dispositif m antiparasite

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

suppressor

n (Elec) → Entstörungselement nt

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

suppressor

[səˈprɛsəʳ] n (Elec) → soppressore m

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

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I would like to offer a counterpoint on Erica Nelson's letter on "silencers," also known as suppressors. Erica is a great person and fine public servant, but I disagree with her assertion that those people most likely already banned from owning a firearm would buy a suppressor and that would lead to dangerous and harmful activity.

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THANKS TO KREBS CUSTOM'S IMS, YOU DON'T HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE BETWEEN BRAKE AND FLASH SUPPRESSOR. YOU CAN DO BOTH.

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There's no shortage of innovative crossbow options out there, but one you shouldn't overlook is Excalibur's new Micro Suppressor. Yes, Excalibur features recurve technology, but the performance is far beyond the weapon of choice for your favorite Game of Thrones character.

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