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quench meaning in Tamil

அவி avi

/kwɛnt͡ʃ/

quench in Tamil: அவி (avi), அணை (aṇai). In English, quench means to satisfy, especially a literal or figurative thirst.

Tamil words for quench

to extinguish or put out
அவி avi, அணை aṇai

English meaning of quench

  1. verb To satisfy, especially a literal or figurative thirst.
  2. verb To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).
  3. verb To cool rapidly by direct contact with liquid coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.
  4. verb To terminate or greatly diminish (a chemical reaction) by destroying or deforming the remaining reagents.

Full definition of quench

quench in a sentence

  • The library quenched her thirst for knowledge.
  • The swordsmith quenched the sword in an oil bath so that it wouldn't shatter.
  • If someone is pinned against the MRI magnet by a ferromagnetic object, you may need to quench the magnet in order to free them.

Synonyms of quench

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Questions about quench in Tamil

What is the meaning of quench in Tamil?
Quench in Tamil is அவி (avi), அணை (aṇai).
quench என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Quench: அவி (avi), அணை (aṇai).
What does quench mean in English?
Quench means to satisfy, especially a literal or figurative thirst.

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