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limiter
noun
(lim-it-er)
(electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)
Synonyms:
clipper
,
Examples:
A limiter introduces amplitude distortion.
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