Attenuation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Attenuation is a noun meaning A gradual diminishing of strength.
Meaning
A gradual diminishing of strength.
More Meanings
- (physics) A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.
- (biology) A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism.
- (botany) The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point.
- (engineering) A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape.
- (homeopathy) The reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses.
- (brewing) The proportion of sugar that is converted to ethanol by a yeast.
Word Forms
- attenuations
Synonyms for attenuation
Depending on context, synonyms include fading.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fading, decrease, lessening, narrowing, abatement, degradation.
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