DAMPENING

moistening, dampening

(noun) the act of making something slightly wet

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

dampening

present participle of dampen

Noun

dampening (plural dampenings)

The act of making or becoming damp.

Source: Wiktionary


DAMPEN

Damp"en, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dampened; p. pr. & vb. n. Dampening.]

1. To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.

2. To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen. In a way that considerably dampened our enthusiasm. The Century.

Damp"en, v. i.

Definition: To become damp; to deaden. Byron.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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