attenuation
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Is attenuation a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. (physics) A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.countableuncountable
2. (biology) A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism.countableuncountable
3. (botany) The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point.countableuncountable
4. (engineering) A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape.countableuncountable
5. (homeopathy) The reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses.countableuncountable
6. (brewing) The proportion of sugar that is converted to ethanol by a yeast.countableuncountable
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