damping

UK
/ˈdæmpɪŋ/
US
/ˈdæmpɪŋ/
dampingnoun
dampings
pl
Translations
The damping of the vibrations was necessary to prevent damage.
Демпфирование вибраций было необходимо для предотвращения повреждений.
Additional translations
Definitions
The reduction in the amplitude of a wave or oscillation, typically due to the dissipation of energy.
The damping of the sound waves was achieved by installing acoustic panels in the room.
A process or mechanism that reduces the intensity of vibrations or oscillations in a system.
The damping in the car's suspension system helps to provide a smoother ride over rough terrain.
dampinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈdæmpɪŋ/
US
/ˈdæmpɪŋ/
Definitions
Serving to reduce the amplitude of vibrations, oscillations, or noise.
A damping layer was applied to the inside of the casing to cut down on resonance.
dampverb

damping

Gerund

damped
Past Simple
damped
Past Participle
damping
Gerund
UK
/dæmp/
US
/dæmp/
Translations
She used a spray bottle to damp the clothes before ironing.
Она использовала распылитель, чтобы увлажнять одежду перед глажкой.
He needed to damp the soil before planting the seeds.
Ему нужно было смачивать почву перед посадкой семян.
Definitions
To make something slightly wet.
She used a spray bottle to damp the fabric before ironing.
To diminish the intensity or activity of something.
The unexpected news damped their enthusiasm for the project.
dampnoun
Definitions
Moisture diffused through the air or a solid substance, often causing a slight wetness.
The damp in the basement made it feel cold and clammy.
A condition of being slightly wet or humid.
The damp in the air made the pages of the book curl.
A depressed or gloomy emotional state; dejection. (dated, usually plural "the damps")
He fell into the damps when his proposal was rejected.
A noxious gas, especially methane, that accumulates in coal mines; firedamp. (historical, chiefly British)
Early miners feared the damp as much as the darkness underground.
dampadjective
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Slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant or undesirable.
The basement felt damp and musty after the heavy rain.
Figuratively, subdued in force, intensity, or enthusiasm; dispirited.
After the defeat, the team's spirits were distinctly damp.
damppast participle
Definitions
Having its oscillations, vibrations, or oscillatory motion reduced in amplitude; attenuated.
The system behaves like a damped harmonic oscillator.