Associations to the word «Quenching»

Wiktionary

QUENCHING, noun. (physics) The extinction of any of several physical properties.
QUENCHING, noun. The rapid cooling of a hot metal object, by placing it in a liquid, in order to harden it.
QUENCHING, verb. Present participle of quench

Dictionary definition

QUENCHING, noun. The act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning; "the extinction of the lights".

Wise words

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