suppressor

English

Etymology

From suppress +‎ -or.

Noun

suppressor (plural suppressors)

1. A device which suppresses something, especially an electronic or mechanical device.
   1. A device added to the barrel of a firearm which reduces the noise and flash generated by firing the weapon.
2. A person who suppresses others, a tyrant.
3. (genetics) A gene that suppresses the effect of another through epistasis.

Synonyms

• (firearms): silencer, muffler

Derived terms

• flash suppressor
• surge suppressor

 

See also

• suppressant