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Lighten vs Quench - What's the difference?

lighten | quench | Related terms |

Lighten is a related term of quench.


In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and quench

is that lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while quench is to cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

As verbs the difference between lighten and quench

is that lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

As a noun quench is

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

Check vs Quench - What's the difference?

check | quench | Related terms |

Check is a related term of quench.


As nouns the difference between check and quench

is that check is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern while quench is (physics) the abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.

As verbs the difference between check and quench

is that check is to inspect; to examine while quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

Quench vs Sate - What's the difference?

quench | sate | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between quench and sate

is that quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst while sate is to satisfy the appetite or desire of; to fill up.

As nouns the difference between quench and sate

is that quench is the abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state while sate is satay.

Diminish vs Quench - What's the difference?

diminish | quench | Related terms |

Diminish is a related term of quench.


In lang=en terms the difference between diminish and quench

is that diminish is to disappear gradually while quench is to cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

As verbs the difference between diminish and quench

is that diminish is to make smaller while quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

As a noun quench is

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

Reduce vs Quench - What's the difference?

reduce | quench | Related terms |

Reduce is a related term of quench.


In lang=en terms the difference between reduce and quench

is that reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition while quench is to cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

As verbs the difference between reduce and quench

is that reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair while quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

As a noun quench is

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

Alleviate vs Quench - What's the difference?

alleviate | quench | Related terms |

Alleviate is a related term of quench.


In lang=en terms the difference between alleviate and quench

is that alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty while quench is to cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

As verbs the difference between alleviate and quench

is that alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty while quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

As a noun quench is

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

Quench vs Blunt - What's the difference?

quench | blunt | Related terms |

Quench is a related term of blunt.


As nouns the difference between quench and blunt

is that quench is (physics) the abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state while blunt is blunt (marijuana cigar).

As a verb quench

is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

Moderate vs Quench - What's the difference?

moderate | quench | Related terms |

Moderate is a related term of quench.


In lang=en terms the difference between moderate and quench

is that moderate is to act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise while quench is to cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

As nouns the difference between moderate and quench

is that moderate is one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics while quench is (physics) the abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.

As verbs the difference between moderate and quench

is that moderate is to reduce the excessiveness of (something) while quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

As an adjective moderate

is not excessive; acting in moderation.

Slacken vs Quench - What's the difference?

slacken | quench | Related terms |

Slacken is a related term of quench.


In lang=en terms the difference between slacken and quench

is that slacken is to make slack, less taut, or less intense while quench is to cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

As verbs the difference between slacken and quench

is that slacken is to gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack while quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

As a noun quench is

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

Soften vs Quench - What's the difference?

soften | quench | Related terms |

Soften is a related term of quench.


In lang=en terms the difference between soften and quench

is that soften is to become soft or softer while quench is to cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

As verbs the difference between soften and quench

is that soften is to make something soft or softer while quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

As a noun quench is

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

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