Synonyms of QUENCHING

noun - the act of extinguishing

verb - satisfy (thirst)

verb - put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

verb - electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device

verb - suppress or crush completely

verb - reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance

verb - cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid

Synonyms of QUENCHING