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Definition of Attenuate
1. Adjective. Reduced in strength. "The faded tones of an old recording"
2. Verb. Weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance).
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Weaken
Derivative terms: Attenuation, Rarefaction
3. Verb. Become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude.
Definition of Attenuate
1. v. t. To make thin or slender, as by mechanical or chemical action upon inanimate objects, or by the effects of starvation, disease, etc., upon living bodies.
2. v. i. To become thin, slender, or fine; to grow less; to lessen.
3. a. Made thin or slender.
Definition of Attenuate
1. Verb. (transitive) To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To weaken ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To rarefy ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To reduce the virulence of a bacteria or virus ¹
5. Verb. (transitive electronics) To reduce the amplitude of an electrical signal ¹
6. Adjective. (botany of leaves) Gradually tapering into a petiole-like extension toward the base. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Attenuate
1. [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES]
Medical Definition of Attenuate
1. Tapering gradually. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Attenuate
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