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1. a device, such as a rheostat, for varying the current through an electric light and thus changing the illumination 2. US a. a dipped headlight on a road vehicle b. a parking light on a car dimmer [′dim·ər] (electricity) An electrical or electronic control for varying the intensity of a lamp or other light source. dimmer A device which varies the light intensity of a light source without appreciably affecting the spatial distribution of the light; usually an electric control device that varies the current flow and hence the light output of the lamp. dimmer room A room in which are located the dimmers for controlling the lights for an auditorium or theater. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | As well as a central light - which can be fitted with a dimmer switch if preferred - use lighting fitted to the undersides of shelves or wall cabinets. Generating electricity is costly (ask any homeowner paying for air conditioning during a hot summer), and the fish are using a dimmer switch to save energy by turning their electrical signals up and down, according to Harold Zakon, professor of neurobiology. September 28, 2009 As anyone with a dimmer switch will attest, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), though far more energy efficient than their incandescent forbears, leave a lot to be desired. |
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