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Definition of damped - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
reductionreduced in intensity or strength
- The damped sound of the music was barely audible.
2.
fireRare stopped from reigniting by water applicationRare
- The campfire was damped to prevent flare-ups.
3.
physicsTECH. having a nonzero damping ratioTECH.
- The damped system showed reduced oscillations.
Origin of damped
English, damp (moisture) + -ed (past participle)
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system
being damped to reach equilibrium without oscillation
Examples of damped in a sentence
Her damped enthusiasm was noticeable. The damped embers ensured the forest remained safe. Firefighters left the site only after the area was fully damped. The damped vibrations were barely noticeable. Engineers studied the damped response of the material.
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- French:atténué, arrosé, ...
- German:gedämpft, gelöscht, ...
- Italian:attenuato, spento, ...
- Spanish:amortiguado, apagado, ...
- Portuguese:reduzido, apagado, ...
- Chinese:减弱的, 浇灭的, ...
- Japanese:減衰した, 消火された, ...
- Arabic:مُخَفَّض, مُخْمَد, ...
- Hebrew:מוּנמָךְ, כָּבוּי בְּמַיִם, ...
- Russian:приглушённый, затушенный, ...
- Ukrainian:приглушений, загашений, ...
- Hindi:मंद, नम, ...
Definition of damp - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
moisture levelslightly wet
- The towels felt damp after being in the mist..
2.
moodUK dejected or dispiritedUK
- His damp spirits were evident after the team lost..
3.
alcohol regulationTECH. US allowing alcohol possession but not saleTECH. US
- The town has a damp policy on alcohol.
Verb
1.
wettingmake something slightly wet
- She used a cloth to damp the table.
2.
emotionlessen the force of an emotion
- The news did not damp his enthusiasm.
3.
soundTECH. reduce the intensity of a soundTECH.
- The carpet helped to damp the noise.
4.
fire controlTECH. reduce the flow of air to a fireTECH.
- They damped the fire to let it burn slowly.
Noun
1.
weathermoisture in the air or on surfaces
- The damp in the basement caused mold.
2.
mining gasRare UK poisonous gas found in minesRare UK
- Miners were wary of the damp in the tunnels.
Images of damp
moisture in the air or on surfaces
Expressions with damp
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make less active or intense
The manager damped down the enthusiasm to maintain focus..
cloth that is slightly wet
She wiped the table with a damp cloth.
sheet that is slightly wet
She covered the plants with a damp sheet to protect them from frost.
something that fails to meet expectations or is less exciting than anticipated
The much-hyped product launch turned out to be a damp squib..
something that is disappointing or not exciting
The party was a damp squid after the main act canceled.
moisture from the ground moves up inside walls
Rising damp can ruin paint and plaster.
decay and die from too much moisture
The seedlings began to damp off after heavy rains.
layer of waterproof material in a wall to prevent rising damp
The builder installed a damp course to protect the house from moisture..
protective measure for building foundations against rising damp
Damp proofing is essential for old stone houses.
Origin of damp
Middle Low German, damp (vapor)
Examples of damp in a sentence
Her hair was damp from the morning dew. She felt damp after hearing the bad news. The damp mood in the room was palpable. The county's damp status affects local businesses. Residents voted to keep the area damp. He had to damp the clothes before ironing.
The gardener will damp the soil for planting. Her words did little to damp his spirits. The setback couldn't damp their excitement for the project. Heavy curtains were used to damp the street noise. The engineer designed a system to damp the engine's sound. Firefighters damped the flames to prevent spreading. They had to damp the blaze to control it. The damp in the air made the room feel cold. You can see the damp on the walls after the rain. The damp was detected by the safety equipment. They installed sensors to monitor the damp levels.
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- French:humide, humidifier, ...
- German:feucht, anfeuchten, ...
- Italian:bagnato, inumidire, ...
- Spanish:húmedo, humedecer, ...
- Portuguese:úmido, humedecer, ...
- Chinese:潮湿的, 弄湿, ...
- Japanese:湿った, 湿らせる, ...
- Arabic:رَطْب, رَطَّبَ, ...
- Hebrew:לַח, לְלַחְלֵחַ, ...
- Russian:влажный, увлажнять, ...
- Ukrainian:вологий, зволожувати, ...
- Hindi:नम, नम करना, ...
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