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damping

[/ˈdæmpɪŋ/]
noun/adjective
amortecimento
1. The process of reducing the amplitude of oscillations or vibrations in a mechanical or electrical system
The suspension system uses damping to absorb shock from bumps in the road.
O sistema de suspensão usa amortecimento para absorver o impacto dos buracos na estrada.
2. A reduction in the intensity or strength of something
The news had a damping effect on the market enthusiasm.
A notícia teve um efeito amortecedor no entusiasmo do mercado.
3. The making of something damp or slightly wet
Damping the soil helps with seed germination.
O umedecimento do solo ajuda na germinação das sementes.
Synonyms
attenuationabsorptionsuppressioncushioning
Antonyms
amplificationenhancementacceleration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amortecimento
Standard term used in engineering and physics contexts
Portugal
amortecimento
Also used, though 'amortização' may refer to financial damping
General Brazilian
umedecimento
Used when referring to making something damp or moist

Related Idioms & Phrases

damping ratio (razão de amortecimento)
critical damping (amortecimento crítico)
over-damping (super-amortecimento)
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