English Dictionary

quenching

/ˈkwɛntʃ.ɪŋ/

noun

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

I love the quenching feeling of a cold drink on a hot day.

意味（1）

(physics) The extinction of any of several physical properties.

意味（2）

(metallurgy) The rapid cooling of a hot metal object, by placing it in a liquid, in order to harden it.

意味（3）

(astronomy) A process in which a galaxy loses cold gas, thus strongly suppressing star formation.