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Attenuate Definition & Meaning

attenuate
adjective
  1. reduced in strength; "the faded tones of an old recording"
verb
  1. weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)
  2. become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude

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Frequently asked questions

What does attenuate mean?
reduced in strength; "the faded tones of an old recording" weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance) become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
What part of speech is attenuate?
Attenuate is an adjective and a verb.
How many definitions does attenuate have?
Attenuate has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, verb).

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