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damping

/ˈdæmpɪŋ/

dampingnoun

dampings

Traductions

amortissementTerme technique : réduction des vibrations, des oscillations ou de l’amplitude d’une onde.

The damping of the sound waves was achieved by installing acoustic panels in the room.

L’amortissement des ondes sonores a été obtenu grâce à l’installation de panneaux acoustiques dans la pièce.

Traductions supplémentaires

atténuationEmploi surtout en acoustique et en traitement du signal, lorsque l’on insiste sur la diminution de l’intensité.

Définitions

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.

Synonymes

dampinggerund / present participle

/ˈdæmpɪŋ/

Traductions

amortissantSe dit d’un dispositif, d’une couche ou d’un matériau qui réduit les vibrations ou le bruit.

A damping layer was applied to the inside of the casing to cut down on resonance.

Une couche amortissante a été appliquée à l’intérieur du boîtier pour réduire la résonance.

Définitions

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

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ing-form

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Past Simple

damped

Past Participle

damping

ing-form

/dæmp/

Traductions

humidifier

She used a spray bottle to damp the fabric before ironing.

Elle a utilisé un vaporisateur pour humidifier le tissu avant de le repasser.

atténuerSens figuré : réduire l’intensité ou l’activité.

The unexpected news damped their enthusiasm for the project.

La nouvelle inattendue a atténué leur enthousiasme pour le projet.

Traductions supplémentaires

freinerSurtout pour une activité, un élan ou un mouvement.

mouiller légèrementSens concret, moins technique.

Définitions

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.

Synonymes

dampnoun

Définitions

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

Définitions

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

Définitions

Having its oscillations, vibrations, or oscillatory motion reduced in amplitude; attenuated.

The system behaves like a damped harmonic oscillator.