"dimmable" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more dimmable [comparative], most dimmable [superlative]
Etymology: From dim + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|dim|able}} dim + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} dimmable (comparative more dimmable, superlative most dimmable)
  1. (of lights) Able to be dimmed: able to have illumination decreased in brightness without blowing out or degrading the service life of the LED or light bulb. Derived forms: dimmability, undimmable Related terms: dim, mood light, mood lighting Translations (able to be dimmed): graduable (French), dimmable (French), dimmbar (German)
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