Dashpot vs. Damper

Dashpotnoun

A mechanical damping device consisting of a piston that moves through a viscous fluid (usually oil); used, in conjunction with a spring, in shock absorbers.

Dashpotnoun

a mechanical damping device containing a piston that moves in a fluid-filled chamber to serve as a pneumatic or hydraulic cushion for a falling weight, as in the valve gear of a steam engine, to prevent shock.

Dashpot

A dashpot, also known as a damper, is a mechanical device that resists motion via viscous friction. The resulting force is proportional to the velocity, but acts in the opposite direction, slowing the motion and absorbing energy.

Dampernoun

Something that damps or checks:

Dampernoun

A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air.

Dampernoun

A contrivance (sordine), as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time.

Dampernoun

Something that kills the mood.

Dampernoun

A device that decreases the oscillations of a system.

Dampernoun

Bread made from a basic recipe of flour, water, milk, and salt, but without yeast.

Dampernoun

That which damps or checks;

Dampernoun

a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace

Dampernoun

a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations

Dampernoun

a depressing restraint;