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damping

The correct spelling is damping.

How to pronounce damping

verb

Say it like: Dam-pin-g

The correct spelling is damping. To dampen; to make moderately wet For example: "to damp cloth"

Usage Examples

to damp cloth

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To dampen; to make moderately wet
  2. 2.To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
  3. 3.To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).

noun

  1. 1.The reduction in the magnitude of oscillations by the dissipation of energy
  2. 2.The stabilization of a physical system by reducing oscillation

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