fader

noun — 2 senses

fader

noun

/ˈfeɪdə/

Etymology From fade (verb) + -er.

1

A device used to raise and lower sound volume.

2

Computer graphics, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A program or algorithm for fading out colors.

Derived terms
crossfader, postfader, prefader

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