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1. quench

verb. ['ˈkwɛntʃ'] satisfy (thirst).

Etymology

  • quench (English)
  • acwencan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. quench

verb. ['ˈkwɛntʃ'] suppress or crush completely.

Etymology

  • quench (English)
  • acwencan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. quench

verb. ['ˈkwɛntʃ'] put out, as of fires, flames, or lights.

Etymology

  • quench (English)
  • acwencan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. quench

verb. ['ˈkwɛntʃ'] cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid.

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Etymology

  • quench (English)
  • acwencan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. quench

verb. ['ˈkwɛntʃ'] reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance.

Etymology

  • quench (English)
  • acwencan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. quench

verb. ['ˈkwɛntʃ'] 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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Etymology

  • quench (English)
  • acwencan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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