Finnish Meaning of quench

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Definitions and Meaning of quench in English

Wordnet

quench (v)

satisfy (thirst)

put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device

suppress or crush completely

reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance

cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid

Webster

quench (v. t.)

To extinguish; to overwhelm; to make an end of; -- said of flame and fire, of things burning, and figuratively of sensations and emotions; as, to quench flame; to quench a candle; to quench thirst, love, hate, etc.

To cool suddenly, as heated steel, in tempering.

Webster

quench (v. i.)

To become extinguished; to go out; to become calm or cool.

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