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The abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.

A rapid change of the parameters of a physical system.

To satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

Example: The library quenched her thirst for knowledge.

To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).

To cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

Example: The swordsmith quenched the sword in an oil bath so that it wouldn't shatter.

To terminate or greatly diminish (a chemical reaction) by destroying or deforming the remaining reagents.