Usually means: Device that reduces vibration or noise.
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  1. dampener: Merriam-Webster
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  3. dampener: Collins English Dictionary
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  8. Dampener: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
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  10. dampener: FreeDictionary.org
  11. dampener: Mnemonic Dictionary
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  1. dampener: Urban Dictionary

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noun:  A device that moistens or dampens something.
noun:  (figurative) A discouraging event or remark.

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