dampening

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    The action of reducing the intensity or volume of something; the state of being slightly wet.
    fr: Réduction d'intensité; humidité.
  2. verb
    To reduce the intensity, volume, or excitement of something.
    fr: Réduire l'intensité; amortir.

examples

  1. The dampening of the signal was unexpected.

    La réduction du signal était inattendue.

  2. He dampened the noise with a cloth.

    Il a amorti le bruit avec un tissu.