attenuation
3
7.9
- noun
- /əˌtɛn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
- Specialized
:
atenuación
- The doctor explained that the attenuation of the virus in the vaccine helps the body build immunity.
- attenuation coefficient
- noise attenuation
- signal attenuation
That's that's six orders of attenuation, right.
- That's that's six orders of attenuation, right.
- Can you beat physics when it comes to mass attenuation?
- It's got low end boost and attenuation on it too.
- Have you got any idea this attenuation to what's going on in the room?
Examples
-
Earplugs are currently recommended for patients with tympanostomy tubes or for those requiring noise attenuation.
Academic text (1995) -
The importance of such an attenuation has already been emphasized in the past.
Academic text (1998) -
To do this, his group is measuring the ultrasonic attenuation of different materials and states of matter.
Academic text (1994) -
The intensity of the sound at particular distances depends on its attenuation by the ground surface and larger vegetation.
Academic text (2001) -
In this application, the attenuation of the signal is monitored as the source amplitude increases.
Academic text (1995) -
The triple flange achieved the greatest noise attenuation at all frequencies tested.
Academic text (1995) -
Custom-made ear plugs are compact, relatively aesthetic, comfortable, and effective in noise attenuation.
Academic text (1995) -
The geologist studied the attenuation of seismic waves as they passed through different layers of the earth.
-
In audio engineering, attenuation can improve sound quality by reducing unwanted noise.
Synonyms
5
3.8
A slow loss of brightness, sound, or strength until almost gone
5
7.9
A decrease in size, amount, or importance
2
7.0
Spreading out of something until it becomes less concentrated
1
3.0
A slow loss of strength, color, or sound over time
1
6.2
The loss of light when it passes through air or dust
1
5.3
A drop in strength or level of something, like noise and excitement
1
7.4
A gradual decrease in volume in music
To make something less in amount, value, or level
Becoming quieter over time in music
Becoming slower or softer in music
A soft, less bright quality in light or sound
Antonyms
How Reduced
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word attenuation comes from Latin parts ad- meaning 'to' and tenu- from tenuis meaning 'thin', so it originally meant 'to make thin'. That's why attenuation now means making sounds, signals, or other things weaker or less strong.