quench

/kwɛnt͡ʃ/

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    A rapid change of the parameters of a physical system.

verb

  1. 1

    To satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

    The library quenched her thirst for knowledge.
  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

    The swordsmith quenched the sword in an oil bath so that it wouldn't shatter.
  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    To rapidly change the parameters of a physical system.

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