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Meaning of damping

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

damping

verb

Definitions

  1. To dampen; to make moderately wet

    Example: to damp cloth

    Synonyms:moisten

  2. To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.

  3. To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).

noun

Definitions

  1. The reduction in the magnitude of oscillations by the dissipation of energy

  2. The stabilization of a physical system by reducing oscillation

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moistmoistnessdampenwetbreakweakentone downsoften