verbπShareTo satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst."The library quenched her thirst for knowledge."physiologysensationdrinkbodymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo extinguish or put out (as a fire or light)."The firefighter used a hose to start quenching the flames of the burning building. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron."The blacksmith was quenching the red-hot sword in a bucket of water, creating a loud hiss as the metal cooled. "technicalprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo terminate or greatly diminish (a chemical reaction) by destroying or deforming the remaining reagents."After the science experiment, Maria stopped the reaction by quenching it with ice water, preventing any further changes. "chemistryscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rapidly change the parameters of a physical system."The metalworker was quenching the hot steel by plunging it into cold water, rapidly changing its temperature and hardness. "physicssciencetechnologyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe extinction of any of several physical properties."The quenching of her thirst made it easier to focus on the test. "physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe rapid cooling of a hot metal object, by placing it in a liquid, in order to harden it."The blacksmith used quenching to harden the newly forged sword by rapidly cooling it in water. "materialprocessindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
