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Definitions of dimmer in various dictionaries:
noun - a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination
adj - lacking in light
adj - lacking clarity or distinctness
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a device for varying the brightness of an electric light. |
a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination |
a device for changing the brightness of an electric light, often combined with a switch to turn the light on and off |
A device for varying the brightness of an electric light. |
A headlight with a low beam. |
A rheostat or other device used to vary the intensity of an electric light. |
A parking light on a motor vehicle. |
A low beam. |
Dimmer description |
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Dimmers are devices connected to a light fixture and used to lower the brightness of light. By changing the voltage waveform applied to the lamp, it is possible to lower the intensity of the light output. Although variable-voltage devices are used for various purposes, the term dimmer is generally reserved for those intended to control light output from resistive incandescent, halogen, and (more recently) compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). More specialized equipment is needed to dim fluorescent, mercury vapor, solid-state, and other arc lighting. * Dimmers range in size from small units the size of domestic light switches to high-power units used in large theatrical or architectural lighting installations. Small domestic dimmers are generally directly controlled, although remote control systems (such as X10) are available. Modern professional dimmers are generally controlled by a digital control system like DMX or DALI. In newer systems, these protocols |