summutaja
The term "summutaja" is an Estonian word that translates to "silencer" or "muffler" in English. It refers to a device designed to reduce the noise produced by a combustion engine or a firearm. In the context of firearms, a silencer is a barrel attachment that diminishes the sound of a gunshot by slowing down and cooling the propellant gases that escape from the muzzle. This reduction in gas velocity and expansion is what lessens the explosive report.
In automotive applications, a "summutaja" is more commonly known as a muffler. Its primary function is to