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   Damp·ing

   /ˈdampiNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. a decrease in the amplitude of an oscillation as a result of energy being drained from the system to overcome frictional or other resistive forces. technical
   • ▪ a mechanism or system for bringing about damping.
   • ▪ a method of bringing about a decrease in oscillatory peaks in an electric current or voltage using an energy-absorbing or resistance circuit: "menu-driven operation for the setting of other parameters such as meter damping"
   • 2. short for damping-off

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