verb🔗ShareHumidifier, mouillerTo dampen; to make moderately wet"to damp cloth"Humidifier le tissuweatherenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉteindre, amortir, atténuerTo put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull."The heavy curtains are damping the noise from the busy street outside. "Les rideaux épais atténuent le bruit de la rue animée à l'extérieur.physicsenergytechnologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmortirTo suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy)."The car's shock absorbers are damping the bumps in the road, providing a smoother ride. "Les amortisseurs de la voiture amortissent les bosses sur la route, offrant une conduite plus souple.physicselectronicstechnologyenergysignalsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmortissementThe reduction in the magnitude of oscillations by the dissipation of energy"The door closer's damping prevented the door from slamming shut loudly. "L'amortissement du ferme-porte a empêché la porte de claquer bruyamment.physicsenergysoundfrequencytechnologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmortissementThe stabilization of a physical system by reducing oscillation"The damping of the swinging motion in the classroom helped the students focus on their work. "L'amortissement du mouvement de balancement dans la salle de classe a aidé les élèves à se concentrer sur leur travail.physicstechnologysystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading