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compander

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpandə/
(also compandor)
Definition of compander

noun

  • a device that improves the signal-to-noise ratio of an electrical signal by compressing the range of amplitudes of the signal before transmission, and then expanding it on reproduction or reception.

Origin:

1930s: blend of compressor and expander (see expand)

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Definition of compander in the US English dictionary
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