A gradual diminishing of strength. / (physics) A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.

plural of attenuation

plural of attenuator

plural of attenuance

Capable of being attenuated.

Making thin, as fluids; diluting; rendering less dense and viscid.

(medicine, dated) Any medicine that thins or dilutes the fluids; a diluent.

Tending to attenuate or lessen the force of something. / (brewing) Of a yeast, capable of high attenuation, able to convert a high proportion of sugar to alcohol.

present participle of attenuate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of attenuate