QUENCH

Definition of QUENCH

  1. (verb)satisfy (thirst)
  2. (verb)put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
  3. (verb)suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
  4. (verb)suppress or crush completely
  5. (verb)reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
  6. (verb)cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid