attenuate

UK
/əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt/
US
/əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt/

Translations

attenuateverb
attenuated
Past Simple
attenuated
Past Participle
attenuating
Gerund
UK
/əˈten.ju.eɪt/
US
/əˈten.ju.eɪt/
The new policy is designed to attenuate the negative effects of the recession.
Новая политика направлена на то, чтобы ослаблять негативные последствия рецессии.
The engineers are working to attenuate the noise produced by the machinery.
Инженеры работают над тем, чтобы уменьшать шум, производимый машинами.
The medication can help to attenuate the symptoms of the disease.
Лекарство может помочь смягчать симптомы болезни.
attenuateadjective
more attenuate
Comp.
most attenuate
Super.
UK
/əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt/
US
/əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt/
The attenuate effect of the drug was observed over time.
Уменьшенный эффект от препарата наблюдался со временем.
The attenuate signal was barely detectable.
Ослабленный сигнал был едва заметен.

Definitions

attenuateverb
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.
attenuateadjective
Reduced in thickness, density, strength, or intensity; weakened.
Only the most attenuate trace of the original flavor remained after hours of cooking.
Slender or thin in form.
The attenuate branches of the tree swayed gently in the breeze.