compensator
Thing that adjusts
A compensator is a device or mechanism that offsets, corrects, or counteracts something—typically an unwanted effect or imbalance.
In firearms, a compensator is a muzzle attachment that redirects gas to reduce recoil and muzzle rise.
In engineering and optics, compensators correct for distortion, drift, or error.
The term applies broadly to anything designed to balance out a deficiency or unwanted variation.
Device maintaining steady output
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
- servomechanismFeedback-controlled automatic mechanism
- controllerDevice directing a system
- modulatorDevice that varies signals
governor · transducer · feedback · servo · damping · stabilization · equilibrium · steady-state
Backward force from discharge
- muzzle brakeDevice reducing firearm recoil
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- springRecoiling metal spiral
stock · barrel · kickback · shooting · ballistics · rifle · pistol · shotgun
Charge-storing circuit element
- inductorCoil storing magnetic energy
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
- reactiveTending to respond
- phaseDistinct period in sequence
load balancing · transformer · voltage · current · rectifier · converter · amplifier · circuit
Light-focusing curved glass
- prismLight-splitting optical element
- filterPorous separation device
- aberrationDeviation from the norm
- correctionFixing of mistakes
refraction · dispersion · alignment · calibration · focus · distortion · astigmatism · chromatic
Unconscious self-protective mental process
- inferiority complexChronic sense of inadequacy
- superiority complexDelusion of being better
- copingManaging under strain
- projectionSomething that extends outward
sublimation · displacement · rationalization · ego defense · neurosis · insecurity · self-esteem · inadequacy
Payment for incurred expenses
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- indemnityProtection against financial loss
- reparationCompensation for injury done
- payoutMoney distributed to recipient
restitution · redress · damages · remuneration · severance · insurance · claim · award
regulator
Device maintaining steady output
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
- servomechanismFeedback-controlled automatic mechanism
- controllerDevice directing a system
modulator · governor · transducer · feedback · servo · damping · stabilization · equilibrium · steady-state · attenuation
recoil
Backward force from discharge
- muzzle brakeDevice reducing firearm recoil
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- bufferProtective intermediate space
spring · stock · barrel · kickback · shooting · ballistics · rifle · pistol · shotgun · gunsmith
capacitor
Charge-storing circuit element
- inductorCoil storing magnetic energy
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
- reactiveTending to respond
phase · load balancing · transformer · voltage · current · rectifier · converter · amplifier · circuit · wattage
lens
Light-focusing curved glass
- prismLight-splitting optical element
- filterPorous separation device
- aberrationDeviation from the norm
correction · refraction · dispersion · alignment · calibration · focus · distortion · astigmatism · chromatic · eyepiece
defense mechanism
Unconscious self-protective mental process
- inferiority complexChronic sense of inadequacy
- superiority complexDelusion of being better
- copingManaging under strain
projection · sublimation · displacement · rationalization · ego defense · neurosis · insecurity · self-esteem · inadequacy
reimbursement
Payment for incurred expenses
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- indemnityProtection against financial loss
- reparationCompensation for injury done
payout · restitution · redress · damages · remuneration · severance · insurance · claim · award · disability
- adjustersadjuster, regulator, calibrator, tuner, dial
- optical mineralogythin section, extinction, polarized light, isotropic, anisotropic
- gun accessoriesscope, scopes, holster, foregrips, sling
- gun partsbarrel, barrels, trigger, triggers, bolt
- Point Processesthinning, superposition
- polarized opticsdouble refraction, polarized light, polarizer, analyzer, polarization
compensatoramplifier
Signal-strengthening electronic device
intensifier · magnifier · destabilizer · disruptor · distorter
compensatorneglector
One who fails responsibilities
exacerbator · exploiter · ignorer · aggravator · worsener
- compensation paymentsMoney owed for damages
- compensation plansStructured employee payment systems
- victim compensationPayment to those harmed
- worker's compensationInsurance for job injuries
- workmen's compensationInsurance for job injuries
- workers compensationEmployer-funded injury benefits
compensate, compensation, compensating, compensated, compensatory, compensates, compensations, overcompensate, uncompensated