quenching.
The extinction of any of several physical properties.
Meaning & usage
The extinction of any of several physical properties.
The rapid cooling of a hot metal object, by placing it in a liquid, in order to harden it.
A process in which a galaxy loses cold gas, thus strongly suppressing star formation.
The dissipation of energy from light in excess of what can be used for photosynthesis.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English quenchinge, equivalent to quench + -ing.
present participle and gerund of quench
Where this word comes from
From Middle English quenching, quenchyng, quenchand, quenchende, equivalent to quench + -ing.
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