Attenuate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000307",
  "term": "Attenuate",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To reduce the force, effect, or value of a signal, energy, or substance as it passes through a medium. In manufacturing, this can involve decreasing the amplitude of an electrical signal, reducing the intensity of radiation for curing or inspection, or lessening the concentration of a chemical in a solution. The degree of attenuation is often quantified in decibels (dB) for signals or by an absorption coefficient for radiation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "dilute",
    "diminish",
    "lessen",
    "mitigate",
    "slender",
    "weaken"
  ],
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "see_also": [
    "attenuation",
    "attenuative",
    "attenuator"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Dry Yeast vs. Liquid Yeast: Which Is Better for Attenuation? (brewcabin.com)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "gären",
    "es": "atenuar",
    "fr": "atténuer"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/attenuate/"
}