(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.

present participle of quench

plural of quenching

(transitive) To satisfy, especially a literal or figurative thirst. / (transitive) To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).

(physics) The abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.

simple past tense and past participle of quench

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of quench

Satisfying or alleviating thirst.

(obsolete, idiomatic, Puritanism) Alternative form of quenchcoal

plural of quench-coal