attenuation

Noun

countable uncountable

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.

Japanese Meaning

徐々に強さや影響力が弱まる現象 / （物理学）距離が増すにつれて、波の振幅や信号の強さなど特定の性質が減少する現象

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The engineers measured the attenuation of the signal as it traveled through the fiber optic cable.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

技術者たちは光ファイバーケーブルを伝わる信号の減衰を測定した。

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Sense（1）

A gradual diminishing of strength.

Sense（2）

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(biology) A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism.

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(botany) The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point.

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(engineering) A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape.

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(homeopathy) The reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses.

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(brewing) The proportion of sugar that is converted to ethanol by a yeast.

attenuations

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