|
In a period of decrease or decline
Present participle for to reduce the value or level of
“Usually, there are a number of soft rubber flanges which form a seal with the border of the ear canal to attenuate the level of acoustic background noise that can enter the ear.”
Present participle for to weaken or reduce in strength or intensity
“It clearly underscored the need to afford players proper instruction to develop the technical skills to heighten their awareness of imminent collisions and thus attenuate the severity of head impacts.”
Present participle for to make thinner or slimmer
“Lovell, wan and hollow-eyed, his arm in a sling, his once burly frame gaunt and attenuated with disease, nodded.”
Present participle for to dilute or water down
“The addition of water will attenuate the solution capacity of ethanol for each of the three compounds so that one preferentially crystallizes out.”
Present participle for to use up the supply or resources of
Present participle for to cause to be severely weakened or powerless
Present participle for to stop operating
Present participle for to impede the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously
Present participle for to diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end
Narrowing or thinning in width
Related Words and Phrases
|
