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attenuated

/əˈten.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

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attenuatedadjective

more attenuated

Comp.

most attenuated

Super.

/əˈtɛn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

atténuéSens général: réduit, affaibli; emploi courant et scientifique.

The attenuated signal was barely detectable by the receiver.

Le signal atténué était à peine détectable par le récepteur.

atténuéEmploi médical et biologique.

The attenuated version of the virus is used in vaccines to stimulate an immune response without causing disease.

La version atténuée du virus est utilisée dans les vaccins pour stimuler une réponse immunitaire sans provoquer de maladie.

Additional translations

effiléPour une forme mince ou allongée.

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attenuated

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attenuated

Past Simple

attenuated

Past Participle

attenuating

Gerund

/əˈten.ju.eɪt/

atténuer

The new policies are designed to attenuate the impact of the economic downturn.

Les nouvelles politiques sont conçues pour atténuer l’impact du ralentissement économique.

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attenuatedadjective

Reduced in force, effect, or physical thickness.

The attenuated signal was barely detectable by the receiver.

Weakened or lessened in intensity, value, or severity.

The attenuated version of the virus is used in vaccines to stimulate an immune response without causing disease.

Slender or thin in form.

The attenuated branches of the tree swayed gently in the breeze.

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To reduce the force, effect, or value of something.

The new policies are designed to attenuate the impact of the economic downturn.

To make something thinner or weaker.

The scientist attempted to attenuate the solution by adding more solvent.

To reduce the amplitude of a signal, electric current, or other oscillation.

The engineer used a filter to attenuate the noise in the audio signal.