Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Quench.
Quench - as a verb
Satisfy (thirst)
Example: "The cold water quenched his thirst"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
Example: "Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
Suppress or crush completely
Example: "Squelch any sign of dissent"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
Cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid
Example: "Quench steel"
Quench - as a noun
The abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.
A rapid change of the parameters of a physical system.
Example Sentences
"He drank a glass of water to quench his thirst."
"The firefighters worked tirelessly to quench the flames."
"She used a cold towel to quench the sunburn on her skin."
"The athlete drank an energy drink to quench his tiredness."
"The novel's suspense quenched my curiosity."
Word Game Points
Is QUENCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quench is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
QUENCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is QUENCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quench is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordQUENCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is QUENCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quench is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordQUENCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
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