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How to pronounce “attenuation”
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Pronunciation guide for attenuation
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of attenuation with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Delancey Underground
But if you go into a fiber optic cable, there is, of course, attenuation.
- Definition summary
- A gradual diminishing of strength.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce attenuation
The Delancey Underground
But if you go into a fiber optic cable, there is, of course, attenuation.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “attenuation”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A gradual diminishing of strength.
- (physics) A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.
- (biology) A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism.
- (botany) The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point.
- (engineering) A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape.
- (homeopathy) The reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses.
- (brewing) The proportion of sugar that is converted to ethanol by a yeast.[1]
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