attenuation

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Synonyms: attention, extenuation, attestation, atterration, antennation, attenuator, attenuating, attenuations, attenuative

Antonyms: attention, extenuation, attestation, atterration, antennation, attenuator, attenuating, attenuations, attenuative

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Noun

1. A gradual [[diminishing]] of [[strength]].
2. {{lb|en|physics}} A [[reduction]] in the [[level]] of some property with [[distance]], especially the [[amplitude]] of a [[wave]] or the [[strength]] of a [[signal]].
3. {{lb|en|biology}} A [[weakening]] in the [[virulence]] of a [[pathogen]] or other [[microorganism]].
4. {{lb|en|botany}} The [[tapering]] of a [[leaf]] etc to a fine [[point]].
5. {{lb|en|engineering}} A [[fabrication]] process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape.
6. {{lb|en|homeopathy}} The reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses.
7. {{lb|en|brewing}} The proportion of sugar that is converted to ethanol by a [[yeast]].<ref>{{cite-web |url=http://howtobrew.com/book/section-1/yeast/yeast-terminology |accessdate=26 April 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200426084142/http://howtobrew.com/book/section-1/yeast/yeast-terminology |archivedate=26 April 2020 }}</ref>

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