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dimmer

/dɪmər/ noun · British & US
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What does dimmer mean?

noun

A device that reduces the brightness of a light source, typically by adjusting the amount of electricity supplied to it. A dimmer switch is a type of dimmer.

Example

"The dimmer on the living room light was set too low, making it difficult to read."

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