Phrase Hound found 11 phrases and 4 compound words that contain damper. The most common are listed below. Open damper in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 11
- fire damperA passive fire protection product used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ducts.
- damper windingA winding in a synchronous motor (in the form of a squirrel cage) that damps any oscillation caused by changes in loading
- seismic damperA mechanical device to dissipate the kinetic energy of seismic waves penetrating a building structure.
- smoke damperA safety device installed in a building’s HVAC ductwork or smoke barriers; to automatically close when smoke is detected, sealing off vents and preventing toxic smoke and gases from spreading through the ventilation system to other areas.
- yaw damperA component of the flight control system of most swept-wing aircraft which suppresses the aircraft's natural Dutch roll tendency using carefully-timed automatic rudder inputs.
- tuned mass damperA device mounted in a structure in order to reduce mechanical vibrations, consisting of a mass mounted on one or more damped springs.
- viscous dampera form of shock absorber designed to reduce structural damage to buildings caused by earthquakes
- damper windingsplural of damper winding: A winding in a synchronous motor (in the form of a squirrel cage) that damps any oscillation caused by changes in loading
- put a damper onTo stop people from enjoying an activity.
- puts a damper onthird-person singular simple present indicative of put a damper on: To stop people from enjoying an activity.
- putting a damper onpresent participle and gerund of put a damper on
Compound words 4
- damperlessWithout a damper.
- overdamperA damper located above the hammers in a piano.
- underdamperA damper located beneath the hammers in a piano.
- firedamperAlternative form of fire damper: A passive fire protection product used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ducts.