damping
nounUK /ˈdæmpɪŋ/
US /ˈdæmpɪŋ/
Damping is when something makes a movement or sound get smaller and calmer over time.
The damping in the car's suspension made the ride feel smooth.
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2. The act of making something slightly wet.
She was damping the cloth before wiping the table.
3. In music, the process of stopping a string or note from ringing.
The pianist used damping to end the chord cleanly.
4. In physics, the loss of energy in a vibrating system.
The damping of the pendulum caused it to swing less and less.