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The word 'attenuator' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to something that reduces the strength of a signal. For example, "The attenuator was used to reduce the power of the radio waves."
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attenuator
noun
Any device that attenuates a signal, but especially an electronic device that reduces the amplitude of a signal
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This introductory region of the mRNA is called the leader sequence; it includes the attenuator region, which can fold back on itself, forming a stem-and-loop structure that blocks the RNA polymerase from advancing along the DNA.
Some operons are under attenuator control, in which transcription is initiated but is halted before the mRNA is transcribed.
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One of the most important rare-earth garnets is YIG (yttrium iron garnet), which is used in a variety of microwave devices including radars, attenuators, filters, circulators, isolators, phase shifters, power limiters, and switches.
Proper electronic sound attenuators or musicians' earplugs should be used at those times".
Oyster reefs act as wave attenuators and benthic stabilizers.
Bringing the two companies together joined JDS Fitel's leadership in passive optical components, like attenuators and distribution devices, with Uniphase's expertise in active components, like semiconductor lasers.
For example, he said, there are sound attenuators on all generators and new noise standards for tenants.
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