tuned mass damper
noun
a device installed in a building or other structure that absorbs and dissipates vibrations that would otherwise damage the structure.
tuned mass dampers
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pluralof tuned mass damper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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For supertall residential skyscrapers, tuned mass dampers are the rare luxury amenities that go unseen.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2016
