quench
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
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Senses
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cool by plunging into cold water or other liquid
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reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
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suppress or crush completely
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to satisfy thirst
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put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
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Variants
- synonym
- assuageblow outextinguishsnuff outsquelch
- pasttense
- quenched
- presentparticiple
- quenching
- thirdpersonsingular
- quenches
- pastparticiple
- quenched