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dampening

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Noun — The process of making something damp, or of reducing its intensity.

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dampening effect dampening of demand

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What does “dampening” mean?

The word “dampening” means the process of making something damp, or of reducing its intensity. In plain terms, the act of making something wet, or of weakening or slowing something down.

How do you use “dampening” in a sentence?

Here is “dampening” used in a sentence: “The rain caused a slight dampening of the soil before the seeds were planted.”

What part of speech is “dampening”?

“Dampening” is a noun.

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