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Suppressor meaning
A device which suppresses something, especially an electronic or mechanical device. | A device which suppresses something, especially an electronic or mechanical device. | A device added to the barrel of a firearm which reduces the noise and flash generated by firing the weapon.
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Example sentences (20)
The engineers took an S&W Model 39 and outfitted it with a modified 14-round magazine, threaded barrel, suppressor, and sights high enough to clear the suppressor.
Another important tumor suppressor is the p53 tumor-suppressor protein encoded by the TP53 gene.
The initial Mk 2 Mod 0 Blast Suppressor was based on the U.S. Army's Human Engineering Lab's (HEL) M4 noise suppressor.
To address issues raised by the XM16E1's testing cycle, a closed, bird-cage flash suppressor replaced the XM16E1's three-pronged flash suppressor which caught on twigs and leaves.
Officers also recovered a firearm and suppressor consistent with the one used in the killing, as well as a face mask consistent with the one seen in surveillance images of the suspect, she said.
B&T’s VP9 has a detachable suppressor that screws onto a very short barrel.
So long as players maintain the Monolithic Suppressor and the 32-inch barrel, the remaining attachments are interchangeable.
The Monolithic suppressor has been a staple in practically every weapon breakdown, and the RAM-7 is no exception.
They also take along a suppressor, which helps in hiding their location while they shoot at enemies.
BTW, anyone serious about shooting sports these days badly wants a suppressor on every piece they own.
Proteins that activate mTORC1 are usually considered to be oncogenes, yet FLCN functions as a tumor suppressor—meaning that when its function is lost, tumors can form.
The CQBR features the shortened 10.3-inch barrel and a modified gas system that cycles more gasses into the system—likely to allow the weapon to continue cycling properly with a suppressor attached.
In combat SOCOM operators using military grade 5.56mm subsonic ammo (virtually identical to what hunters can obtain) do a lot of damage to the enemy, especially at night, using am M4 with a suppressor and subsonic ammo.
An unusual dual barrel suppressor can be used on this firearm.
As a result of reducing the barrel’s length and venting propellant gases into the suppressor, the bullet’s muzzle velocity was lowered anywhere from 16% to 26% (depending on the ammunition used) while maintaining the weapon’s automation and reliability.
A tumor suppressor gene, or antioncogene, is a gene that protects a cell from one step on the path to cancer.
Barrel accessories Cross section diagram of an MP5SD early model suppressor, from 1971 patent.
Beam power tubes 6L6 tubes in glass envelopes main The beam power tube is usually a tetrode with the addition of beam-forming electrodes, which take the place of the suppressor grid.
Dysregulation of p53 The tumor-suppressor protein p53 accumulates when DNA is damaged due to a chain of biochemical factors.
Given a color name to match the name of amber mutants, ochre mutant viruses had a similar property in that they recovered infectious ability within certain suppressor strains of bacteria.