dampening

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    The action of reducing the intensity or volume of something; the state of being slightly wet.
    en: The action of reducing the intensity or volume of something; the state of being slightly wet.
  2. verb
    To reduce the intensity, volume, or excitement of something.
    en: To reduce the intensity, volume, or excitement of something.

examples

  1. The dampening of the signal was unexpected.

    The dampening of the signal was unexpected.

  2. He dampened the noise with a cloth.

    He dampened the noise with a cloth.