Synonyms for Attenuate

Definition of 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

6 synonyms found

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