quench

definition: cool by plunging into cold water or other liquid
example: The blacksmith quenches the steel in a tub of water.
speech part: verb
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definition: reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
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speech part: verb
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definition: suppress or crush completely
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: squelch
definition: to satisfy thirst
example: The cold water quenched their thirst.
speech part: verb
synonyms: assuage
definition: 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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speech part: verb
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definition: put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
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speech part: verb
synonyms: snuff out extinguish blow out
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