suppressor

English

Etymology

suppress +‎ -or

Noun

suppressor (plural suppressors)

1. A device which suppresses something, especially an electronic or mechanical device.
   1. Part of 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. A gene that suppresses the effect of another through epistasis.

See also

• suppressant
• surge suppressor