quench
has definitions from the fields of physics,electronics
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[ verb ] satisfy (thirst)
Examples "The cold water quenched his thirst" Used in print (Ann Ritner, Seize a Nettle....)The room filled with smoke , and Maggie 's head throbbed with_excitement and fatigue , but Stuart had such a happy , earnest look of proud possession on his face that Maggie could n't bear to do anything to quench it . |
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[ verb ] (electronics) 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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[ verb ] suppress or crush completely
Examples "squelch any sign of dissent" "quench a rebellion" Related terms |
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[ verb ] put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
Synonyms Examples "Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained" "quench the flames" "snuff out the candles" Related terms |
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