exciter

What causes thrills

An exciter is something that excites—that stimulates, arouses, or energizes.

In electrical engineering, an exciter is a device that provides the magnetic field for a generator or the initial signal for a transmitter.

In music production, an exciter is an audio processor that adds harmonic overtones to brighten or enhance sound: The mix needed an exciter on the vocals.

catalyst

spark

Tiny fiery particle

activator · instigator · promoter · inducer · accelerant · stimulus · impetus · spur · provocation · incitement

electrical

generator

Electricity-producing machine

  • statorImmobile motor component
  • rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
  • armatureRotating electromagnetic coil

coil · alternator · dynamo · induction · electromagnetism · voltage · current · magnetic field · synchronous · brushless

stimulant

caffeine

Methylxanthine stimulant compound

energizer · pick-me-up · tonic · booster · stimulation · alertness · adrenaline · dopamine · nootropic · guarana

arousal

stimulator

Thing that rouses action

seduction · provocation · tease · enticement · aphrodisiac · turn-on · thrill · frisson · tantalization · sensuality

Categories
Opposites
emotional arousal

excitercalmer

More composed

dampener · soother · tranquilizer · sedative · inhibitor

social agitation

exciterpeacemaker

Conflict resolution agent

reconciler · uniter · pacifier · appeaser · placater

technical/mechanical function

exciterdampener

Thing that reduces force

damper · suppressor · attenuator · absorber · inhibitor

Phrases
Family

excited, excite, exciting, excitement, excitable, excites, excitably, unexcitable, excitation

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