dimmer switch

A 'dimmer switch' is an essential device in lighting systems, allowing users to control the brightness of lights for various settings and purposes.

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Definition

B2Residential Lighting

(common)A device that allows users to adjust the brightness of household lights.

Example

  • She installed a dimmer switch to create a more relaxing atmosphere in the living room.

C1Automotive

(technical)A switch that changes the headlamps on a vehicle between low and high beams.

Example

  • The driver used the dimmer switch to lower the headlights when another car approached.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dimmer switch":

toggle switchtwo-way switch