noun🔗ShareA gradual diminishing of strength."The doctor noted a gradual attenuation of the patient's cough over the course of the week. "physicsenergytechnologysignalsoundamountscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal."The thick curtains provided noticeable attenuation of the street noise, making the room much quieter. "physicstechnologysignalelectronicssoundcommunicationtechnicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism."The vaccine works by using attenuation of the virus, making it weak enough not to cause serious illness but strong enough to trigger an immune response. "medicinevirusmicroorganismbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point."The graceful attenuation of the willow leaf gave it an elegant, slender appearance. "biologyplantappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape."The attenuation of the heated glass rod allowed the artist to create delicate, thin glass threads for the sculpture. "materialprocesstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses."The extreme attenuation of the original substance in homeopathic remedies means each dose contains almost none of the active ingredient. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe proportion of sugar that is converted to ethanol by a yeast."The high attenuation of the brewer's yeast resulted in a dry, crisp beer with very little residual sweetness. "biologybiochemistrydrinkfoodtechnicalscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
