Meaning of the word dimmer in English

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dimmer

US /ˈdɪm.ɚ/
UK /ˈdɪm.ər/

Noun

an electrical device for varying the brightness of a light

Example:
She installed a dimmer switch to control the intensity of the living room lights.
The stage lights were controlled by a large dimmer panel.

Adjective

less bright or clear

Example:
The light grew dimmer as the sun set.
Her memories of the event grew dimmer over time.
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