Muffler

:In the United Kingdom, the word "muffler" can mean a scarf.

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United Kingdom - Scarf

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A muffler (USA name) or silencer (name in the United Kingdom and other areas) is a device for reducing the amount of noise emitted by a machine such as an internal combustion engine or a gun. The first was invented by Hiram Percy Maxim to silence guns. When used on internal combustion engines, the engine exhaust blows out through the muffler.

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USA - Silencer - United Kingdom - Noise - Internal combustion engine - Hiram Percy Maxim - Gun - Exhaust

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Mufflers usually contain a series of baffles to absorb sound. They are a common piece of equipment on automobiles, usually slung under the rear of a car, but many diesel-powered semi trucks have large mufflers mounted vertically behind the cab.

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Baffle - Automobile - Diesel - Semi truck

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Catalytic converters also often have a muffling effect.

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For a muffler/silencer as fitted to a gun, see Suppressor.

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