Attenuate Definition

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

Synonyms for attenuate

attenuated

of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion reduced in strength

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decreased

made less in size or amount or degree

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faded

having lost freshness or brilliance of color; "sun- bleached deck chairs"; "faded jeans"; "a very pale washed-out blue

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rarefy

lessen the density or solidity of; "The bones are rarefied" make more subtle or refined weaken the consistency of (a

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reduced

made less in size or amount or degree well below normal (especially in price)

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weakened

impaired by diminution made weak or weaker reduced in strength; "the faded tones of an old recording" mixed with water

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