Quenching

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkwÉ›ntʃ.ɪŋ/

Origin

From quench + -ing.

Full definition of quenching

Noun

1. (physics) The extinction of any of several physical properties.
2. The rapid cooling of a hot metal object, by placing it in a liquid, in order to harden it.

Derived terms

• quenching frequency
• quenching oil
• quenching stress

Verb

1. Present participle of quench