quench


Meanings

  • satisfy (thirst);
    • "The cold water quenched his thirst"
  • put out, as of fires, flames, or lights;
    • "quench the flames"
  • electronics: 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;
    • "quench a rebellion"
  • 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;
    • "quench steel"
  • QUENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to put out or extinguish


Scrabble Score: 20

quench is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

quench is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

quench is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 22

quench is a valid Words With Friends word