Meaning of the word dampener in English

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dampener

US /ˈdæm.pən.ɚ/
UK /ˈdæm.pən.ɚ/

Noun

1.

something that makes something less active, less exciting, or less enjoyable:

Example:
Interest rate rises may act as a dampener on the market.
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