quench
/kwɛnt͡ʃ/
noun
- 1
The abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.
- 2
A rapid change of the parameters of a physical system.
verb
- 1
To satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.
“The library quenched her thirst for knowledge.”
- 2
To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).
- 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
To terminate or greatly diminish (a chemical reaction) by destroying or deforming the remaining reagents.
- 5
To rapidly change the parameters of a physical system.
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