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English Definitions
quench
V
satisfy (thirst)
quench
V
put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
quench
V
electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
quench
V
suppress or crush completely
quench
V
reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
quench
V
cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid
quenched
subdued or overcome
N
steel that has been hardened by immersing it in water or oil to cool it
N
the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
quenchless
impossible to quench
English Definitions from WordNet 3.0
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