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attenuation

UK
/əˌtɛnjuˈeɪʃən/
US
/əˌtɛnjuˈeɪʃən/
attenuationnoun
attenuations
pl
Translations
The attenuation of the signal was noticeable as the distance increased.
L’atténuation du signal était notable à mesure que la distance augmentait.
Definitions
The reduction in the force, effect, or value of something.
The attenuation of the signal was noticeable as the distance increased.
A decrease in the intensity of a signal, sound, or light as it travels through a medium.
The engineers measured the attenuation of the radio waves as they passed through the building.
The process of weakening or diminishing in strength or intensity.
Attenuation of the virus was necessary to develop a safe vaccine.
Synonyms
reduction
diminution
decrease
lessening
weakening
mitigation
abatement
attenuationadjective
UK
/əˌtɛnjuˈeɪʃən/
US
/əˌtɛnjuˈeɪʃən/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "attenuation coefficient".
Translations
Additional translations
atténuantTechnique; se dit d’un phénomène ou d’un dispositif qui atténue un signal, une force ou une intensité.
Definitions
Relating to or characterized by attenuation; describing something that reduces or weakens a signal, force, etc.
The attenuation constant represents how quickly the wave decays.
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