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@@ -45,6 +45,8 @@ This reduces the output power, so the lamp dims.
 > "Triac" refers to the electronic component
 > that does the wave-chopping.

+#### Subtypes
+
 There are two subtypes based on which side of the wave is chopped.

 * Magnetic Low Voltage (MLV)** -- AKA "Leading Edge" or "Forward Phase"
@@ -57,7 +59,7 @@ There are two subtypes based on which side of the wave is chopped.
 > They are, unfortunately, the most common terms.

 > [!important]
-> "Triac" is sometimes used in contrast to ELV erroneously to mean MLV
+> "Triac" is sometimes used (in contrast to ELV) erroneously to mean MLV

 There also exist "universal" dimmers,
 which can be switched between the two subtypes.