HyperDic: attenuation

English > 2 senses of the word attenuation:
NOUNeventattenuation, fadingweakening in force or intensity
attributeattenuationthe property of something that has been weakened or reduced in thickness or density
English > attenuation: 2 senses > noun 1, event
Meaningweakening in force or intensity.
Example"attenuation in the volume of the sound"
Synonymfading
BroaderweakeningBecoming weaker
Spanishatenuación, desvanecimiento
Verbsattenuatebecome weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
English > attenuation: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe property of something that has been weakened or reduced in thickness or density.
BroaderweaknessThe property of lacking physical or mental strength
Spanishatenuación
Verbsattenuateweaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)

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