Attributive use of the noun: used before another noun to denote something connected with or designed for grounding (e.g. "grounding strap").
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Relating to or intended for establishing an electrical or physical ground. The electrician fitted a grounding clamp on the pipe.
groundinggerundium / partizip präsens Used attributively to denote something that serves to ground (electrically or metaphorically) or has a stabilising effect.
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Serving to ground or connect to earth, or providing a stabilising effect. The engineer attached a grounding cable to prevent electrical shocks.
Having a calming or stabilising effect; bringing someone mentally or emotionally back to a balanced state. Spending time in nature is very grounding after a hectic week.